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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,301.60, 24,452.40 and 9,740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,301.60, 24,452.40 and 9,740.60 is: 14,610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,301.60 : 24,452.40 = 9,740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,301.60/24,452.40 = 9,740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,301.60x = 24,452.40 × 9,740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,301.60x = 238,181,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,181,047.44/16,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,610.90

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