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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.20, 24,256.80 and 9,950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.20, 24,256.80 and 9,950.40 is: 14,925.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.20 : 24,256.80 = 9,950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.20/24,256.80 = 9,950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.20x = 24,256.80 × 9,950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.20x = 241,364,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,364,862.72/16,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,925.60

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