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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.20, 24,674.40 and 9,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.20, 24,674.40 and 9,429.60 is: 14,149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.20 : 24,674.40 = 9,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.20/24,674.40 = 9,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.20x = 24,674.40 × 9,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.20x = 232,669,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,669,722.24/16,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,149.04

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