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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.20, 24,616.80 and 9,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.20, 24,616.80 and 9,844.80 is: 14,767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.20 : 24,616.80 = 9,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.20/24,616.80 = 9,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.20x = 24,616.80 × 9,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.20x = 242,347,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,347,472.64/16,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,767.20

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