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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.60, 24,461.40 and 9,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.60, 24,461.40 and 9,741.20 is: 14,611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.60 : 24,461.40 = 9,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.60/24,461.40 = 9,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.60x = 24,461.40 × 9,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.60x = 238,283,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,283,389.68/16,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,611.80

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