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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.30, 24,570.45 and 9,446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.30, 24,570.45 and 9,446.70 is: 14,170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.30 : 24,570.45 = 9,446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.30/24,570.45 = 9,446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.30x = 24,570.45 × 9,446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.30x = 232,109,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,109,670.02/16,380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,170.05

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