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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.40, 24,433.20 and 9,717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.40, 24,433.20 and 9,717.60 is: 14,567.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.40 : 24,433.20 = 9,717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.40/24,433.20 = 9,717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.40x = 24,433.20 × 9,717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.40x = 237,432,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,432,064.32/16,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.81

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