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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.60, 24,235.80 and 9,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.60, 24,235.80 and 9,612.40 is: 14,389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.60 : 24,235.80 = 9,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.60/24,235.80 = 9,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.60x = 24,235.80 × 9,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.60x = 232,964,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,964,203.92/16,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,389.74

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