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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.55, 24,348.83 and 9,301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.55, 24,348.83 and 9,301.35 is: 13,952.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.55 : 24,348.83 = 9,301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.55/24,348.83 = 9,301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.55x = 24,348.83 × 9,301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.55x = 226,476,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,476,943.41/16,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.03

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