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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.73, 24,493.75 and 8,944.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.73, 24,493.75 and 8,944.67 is: 13,410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.73 : 24,493.75 = 8,944.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.73/24,493.75 = 8,944.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.73x = 24,493.75 × 8,944.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.73x = 219,088,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,088,510.81/16,336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.79

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