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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.60, 24,466.80 and 9,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.60, 24,466.80 and 9,766.40 is: 14,620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.60 : 24,466.80 = 9,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.60/24,466.80 = 9,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.60x = 24,466.80 × 9,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.60x = 238,952,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,952,555.52/16,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,620.56

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