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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.80, 24,560.70 and 9,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.80, 24,560.70 and 9,440.20 is: 14,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.80 : 24,560.70 = 9,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.80/24,560.70 = 9,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.80x = 24,560.70 × 9,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.80x = 231,857,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,857,920.14/16,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.30

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