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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.02, 24,449.82 and 9,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.02, 24,449.82 and 9,369.52 is: 14,058.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.02 : 24,449.82 = 9,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.02/24,449.82 = 9,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.02x = 24,449.82 × 9,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.02x = 229,083,077.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,083,077.49/16,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,058.47

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