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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.60, 24,062.40 and 9,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.60, 24,062.40 and 9,820.80 is: 14,731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.60 : 24,062.40 = 9,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.60/24,062.40 = 9,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.60x = 24,062.40 × 9,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.60x = 236,312,017.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,312,017.92/16,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,731.20

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