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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.60, 24,564.90 and 9,464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.60, 24,564.90 and 9,464.60 is: 14,196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.60 : 24,564.90 = 9,464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.60/24,564.90 = 9,464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.60x = 24,564.90 × 9,464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.60x = 232,496,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,496,952.54/16,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,196.90

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