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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.60, 24,442.80 and 9,750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.60, 24,442.80 and 9,750.40 is: 14,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.60 : 24,442.80 = 9,750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.60/24,442.80 = 9,750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.60x = 24,442.80 × 9,750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.60x = 238,327,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,327,077.12/16,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,596.58

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