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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.60, 24,214.80 and 9,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.60, 24,214.80 and 9,598.40 is: 14,368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.60 : 24,214.80 = 9,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.60/24,214.80 = 9,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.60x = 24,214.80 × 9,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.60x = 232,423,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,423,336.32/16,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,368.76

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