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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.20, 24,428.40 and 9,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.20, 24,428.40 and 9,265.60 is: 13,903.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.20 : 24,428.40 = 9,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.20/24,428.40 = 9,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.20x = 24,428.40 × 9,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.20x = 226,343,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,343,783.04/16,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.01

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