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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.51, 24,473.04 and 9,307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.51, 24,473.04 and 9,307.91 is: 13,948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.51 : 24,473.04 = 9,307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.51/24,473.04 = 9,307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.51x = 24,473.04 × 9,307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.51x = 227,792,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,792,784.06/16,331.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,948.06

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