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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.84, 24,471.42 and 9,651.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.84, 24,471.42 and 9,651.39 is: 14,458.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.84 : 24,471.42 = 9,651.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.84/24,471.42 = 9,651.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.84x = 24,471.42 × 9,651.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.84x = 236,183,218.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,183,218.27/16,334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,458.87

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