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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.97, 24,465.98 and 9,295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.97, 24,465.98 and 9,295.65 is: 13,921.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.97 : 24,465.98 = 9,295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.97/24,465.98 = 9,295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.97x = 24,465.98 × 9,295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.97x = 227,427,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,427,102.58/16,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.01

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