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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.80, 24,422.70 and 9,611.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.80, 24,422.70 and 9,611.45 is: 14,417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.80 : 24,422.70 = 9,611.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.80/24,422.70 = 9,611.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.80x = 24,422.70 × 9,611.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.80x = 234,737,559.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,737,559.92/16,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,417.18

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