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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.80, 24,512.70 and 9,410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.80, 24,512.70 and 9,410.60 is: 14,115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.80 : 24,512.70 = 9,410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.80/24,512.70 = 9,410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.80x = 24,512.70 × 9,410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.80x = 230,679,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,679,214.62/16,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,115.90

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