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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.88, 24,451.20 and 9,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.88, 24,451.20 and 9,369.60 is: 14,056.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.88 : 24,451.20 = 9,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.88/24,451.20 = 9,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.88x = 24,451.20 × 9,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.88x = 229,097,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,097,963.52/16,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.06

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