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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.60, 24,468.41 and 9,297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.60, 24,468.41 and 9,297.27 is: 13,923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.60 : 24,468.41 = 9,297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.60/24,468.41 = 9,297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.60x = 24,468.41 × 9,297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.60x = 227,489,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,489,414.24/16,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.43

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