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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.70, 24,501.15 and 9,314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.70, 24,501.15 and 9,314.10 is: 13,975.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.70 : 24,501.15 = 9,314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.70/24,501.15 = 9,314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.70x = 24,501.15 × 9,314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.70x = 228,206,161.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,206,161.22/16,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.77

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