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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.80, 24,566.70 and 9,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.80, 24,566.70 and 9,444.20 is: 14,166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.80 : 24,566.70 = 9,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.80/24,566.70 = 9,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.80x = 24,566.70 × 9,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.80x = 232,012,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,012,828.14/16,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.30

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