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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.70, 24,496.65 and 9,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.70, 24,496.65 and 9,311.10 is: 13,971.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.70 : 24,496.65 = 9,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.70/24,496.65 = 9,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.70x = 24,496.65 × 9,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.70x = 228,090,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,090,757.82/16,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,971.27

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