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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.84, 24,465.79 and 9,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.84, 24,465.79 and 9,295.52 is: 13,920.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.84 : 24,465.79 = 9,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.84/24,465.79 = 9,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.84x = 24,465.79 × 9,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.84x = 227,422,313.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,422,313.04/16,336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.83

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