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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.60, 24,282.30 and 9,643.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.60, 24,282.30 and 9,643.40 is: 14,436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.60 : 24,282.30 = 9,643.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.60/24,282.30 = 9,643.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.60x = 24,282.30 × 9,643.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.60x = 234,163,931.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,163,931.82/16,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,436.21

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