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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.80, 24,415.20 and 9,606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.80, 24,415.20 and 9,606.45 is: 14,409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.80 : 24,415.20 = 9,606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.80/24,415.20 = 9,606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.80x = 24,415.20 × 9,606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.80x = 234,543,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,543,398.04/16,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,409.68

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