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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.09, 24,466.17 and 9,295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.09, 24,466.17 and 9,295.77 is: 13,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.09 : 24,466.17 = 9,295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.09/24,466.17 = 9,295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.09x = 24,466.17 × 9,295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.09x = 227,431,903.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,431,903.79/16,337.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.20

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