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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.44, 24,463.37 and 9,558.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.44, 24,463.37 and 9,558.77 is: 14,337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.44 : 24,463.37 = 9,558.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.44/24,463.37 = 9,558.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.44x = 24,463.37 × 9,558.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.44x = 233,839,557.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,839,557.14/16,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,337.68

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