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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.60, 24,448.80 and 9,754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.60, 24,448.80 and 9,754.40 is: 14,602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.60 : 24,448.80 = 9,754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.60/24,448.80 = 9,754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.60x = 24,448.80 × 9,754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.60x = 238,483,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,483,374.72/16,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.57

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