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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,530.80, 24,794.76 and 9,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,530.80, 24,794.76 and 9,601.52 is: 14,401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,530.80 : 24,794.76 = 9,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,530.80/24,794.76 = 9,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,530.80x = 24,794.76 × 9,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,530.80x = 238,067,384.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,067,384.04/16,530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,401.44

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