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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.26, 24,477.46 and 9,304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.26, 24,477.46 and 9,304.18 is: 13,958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.26 : 24,477.46 = 9,304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.26/24,477.46 = 9,304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.26x = 24,477.46 × 9,304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.26x = 227,742,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,742,693.78/16,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.02

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