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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.26, 24,376.10 and 9,323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.26, 24,376.10 and 9,323.62 is: 13,991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.26 : 24,376.10 = 9,323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.26/24,376.10 = 9,323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.26x = 24,376.10 × 9,323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.26x = 227,273,493.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,273,493.48/16,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,991.00

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