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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.80, 24,521.70 and 9,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.80, 24,521.70 and 9,416.60 is: 14,124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.80 : 24,521.70 = 9,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.80/24,521.70 = 9,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.80x = 24,521.70 × 9,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.80x = 230,911,040.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,911,040.22/16,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,124.90

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