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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.40, 24,385.20 and 9,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.40, 24,385.20 and 9,685.60 is: 14,519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.40 : 24,385.20 = 9,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.40/24,385.20 = 9,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.40x = 24,385.20 × 9,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.40x = 236,185,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,185,293.12/16,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,519.83

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