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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.09, 24,467.66 and 9,296.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.09, 24,467.66 and 9,296.77 is: 13,922.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.09 : 24,467.66 = 9,296.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.09/24,467.66 = 9,296.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.09x = 24,467.66 × 9,296.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.09x = 227,470,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,470,207.46/16,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,922.69

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