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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,291.52, 24,444.57 and 9,366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,291.52, 24,444.57 and 9,366.02 is: 14,053.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,291.52 : 24,444.57 = 9,366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,291.52/24,444.57 = 9,366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,291.52x = 24,444.57 × 9,366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,291.52x = 228,948,331.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,948,331.51/16,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,053.22

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