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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.60, 24,458.40 and 9,744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.60, 24,458.40 and 9,744.60 is: 14,616.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.60 : 24,458.40 = 9,744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.60/24,458.40 = 9,744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.60x = 24,458.40 × 9,744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.60x = 238,337,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,337,324.64/16,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,616.90

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