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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.04, 24,518.28 and 9,330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.04, 24,518.28 and 9,330.08 is: 14,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.04 : 24,518.28 = 9,330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.04/24,518.28 = 9,330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.04x = 24,518.28 × 9,330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.04x = 228,757,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,757,513.86/16,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,003.24

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