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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.40, 24,424.20 and 9,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.40, 24,424.20 and 9,711.60 is: 14,558.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.40 : 24,424.20 = 9,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.40/24,424.20 = 9,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.40x = 24,424.20 × 9,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.40x = 237,198,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,198,060.72/16,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,558.82

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