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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.60, 24,314.40 and 9,632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.60, 24,314.40 and 9,632.40 is: 14,448.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.60 : 24,314.40 = 9,632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.60/24,314.40 = 9,632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.60x = 24,314.40 × 9,632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.60x = 234,206,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,206,026.56/16,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,448.60

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