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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.27, 24,441.20 and 9,363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.27, 24,441.20 and 9,363.77 is: 14,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.27 : 24,441.20 = 9,363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.27/24,441.20 = 9,363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.27x = 24,441.20 × 9,363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.27x = 228,861,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,861,728.51/16,289.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,049.85

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