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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.80, 24,499.20 and 9,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.80, 24,499.20 and 9,401.60 is: 14,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.80 : 24,499.20 = 9,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.80/24,499.20 = 9,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.80x = 24,499.20 × 9,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.80x = 230,331,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,331,678.72/16,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,102.40

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