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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.44, 24,461.87 and 9,557.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.44, 24,461.87 and 9,557.79 is: 14,336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.44 : 24,461.87 = 9,557.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.44/24,461.87 = 9,557.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.44x = 24,461.87 × 9,557.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.44x = 233,801,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,801,416.47/16,308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,336.22

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