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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.40, 24,645.60 and 9,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.40, 24,645.60 and 9,853.20 is: 14,779.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.40 : 24,645.60 = 9,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.40/24,645.60 = 9,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.40x = 24,645.60 × 9,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.40x = 242,838,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,838,025.92/16,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,779.80

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