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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.71, 24,474.21 and 9,653.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.71, 24,474.21 and 9,653.25 is: 14,461.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.71 : 24,474.21 = 9,653.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.71/24,474.21 = 9,653.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.71x = 24,474.21 × 9,653.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.71x = 236,255,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,255,667.68/16,336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,461.64

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