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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.60, 24,259.80 and 9,628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.60, 24,259.80 and 9,628.40 is: 14,413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.60 : 24,259.80 = 9,628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.60/24,259.80 = 9,628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.60x = 24,259.80 × 9,628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.60x = 233,583,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,583,058.32/16,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,413.72

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