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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.22, 24,474.96 and 9,653.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.22, 24,474.96 and 9,653.78 is: 14,462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.22 : 24,474.96 = 9,653.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.22/24,474.96 = 9,653.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.22x = 24,474.96 × 9,653.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.22x = 236,275,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,275,879.35/16,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,462.43

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