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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.13, 24,466.56 and 9,563.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.13, 24,466.56 and 9,563.77 is: 14,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.13 : 24,466.56 = 9,563.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.13/24,466.56 = 9,563.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.13x = 24,466.56 × 9,563.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.13x = 233,992,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,992,547.25/16,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,341.18

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