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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.60, 24,422.40 and 9,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.60, 24,422.40 and 9,369.60 is: 14,054.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.60 : 24,422.40 = 9,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.60/24,422.40 = 9,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.60x = 24,422.40 × 9,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.60x = 228,828,119.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,828,119.04/16,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,054.40

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