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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.37, 24,467.13 and 9,297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.37, 24,467.13 and 9,297.30 is: 13,947.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.37 : 24,467.13 = 9,297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.37/24,467.13 = 9,297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.37x = 24,467.13 × 9,297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.37x = 227,478,247.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,478,247.75/16,309.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.70

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