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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,301.96, 24,436.39 and 9,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,301.96, 24,436.39 and 9,267.44 is: 13,891.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,301.96 : 24,436.39 = 9,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,301.96/24,436.39 = 9,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,301.96x = 24,436.39 × 9,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,301.96x = 226,462,632.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,462,632.79/16,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,891.75

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