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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,291.27, 24,444.20 and 9,365.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,291.27, 24,444.20 and 9,365.77 is: 14,052.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,291.27 : 24,444.20 = 9,365.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,291.27/24,444.20 = 9,365.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,291.27x = 24,444.20 × 9,365.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,291.27x = 228,938,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,938,708.21/16,291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.85

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