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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.20, 24,661.80 and 9,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.20, 24,661.80 and 9,421.20 is: 14,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.20 : 24,661.80 = 9,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.20/24,661.80 = 9,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.20x = 24,661.80 × 9,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.20x = 232,343,750.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,343,750.16/16,441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,131.80

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