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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.20, 24,506.40 and 9,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.20, 24,506.40 and 9,317.60 is: 13,981.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.20 : 24,506.40 = 9,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.20/24,506.40 = 9,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.20x = 24,506.40 × 9,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.20x = 228,340,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,340,832.64/16,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,981.02

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