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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.09, 24,513.74 and 9,314.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.09, 24,513.74 and 9,314.03 is: 13,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.09 : 24,513.74 = 9,314.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.09/24,513.74 = 9,314.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.09x = 24,513.74 × 9,314.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.09x = 228,321,540.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,321,540.63/16,326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.07

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