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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.52, 24,441.57 and 9,364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.52, 24,441.57 and 9,364.02 is: 14,050.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.52 : 24,441.57 = 9,364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.52/24,441.57 = 9,364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.52x = 24,441.57 × 9,364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.52x = 228,871,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,871,350.31/16,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.22

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