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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.08, 24,483.18 and 9,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.08, 24,483.18 and 9,395 is: 14,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.08 : 24,483.18 = 9,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.08/24,483.18 = 9,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.08x = 24,483.18 × 9,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.08x = 230,019,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,019,476.10/16,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,081.32

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