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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.20, 24,907.80 and 9,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.20, 24,907.80 and 9,606.80 is: 14,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.20 : 24,907.80 = 9,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.20/24,907.80 = 9,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.20x = 24,907.80 × 9,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.20x = 239,284,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,284,253.04/16,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,410.20

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