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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.80, 24,646.20 and 9,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.80, 24,646.20 and 9,497.20 is: 14,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.80 : 24,646.20 = 9,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.80/24,646.20 = 9,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.80x = 24,646.20 × 9,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.80x = 234,069,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,069,890.64/16,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.80

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