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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,301.49, 24,457.11 and 9,371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,301.49, 24,457.11 and 9,371.13 is: 14,059.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,301.49 : 24,457.11 = 9,371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,301.49/24,457.11 = 9,371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,301.49x = 24,457.11 × 9,371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,301.49x = 229,190,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,190,630.38/16,301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.49

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