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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.84, 24,468.79 and 9,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.84, 24,468.79 and 9,297.52 is: 13,923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.84 : 24,468.79 = 9,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.84/24,468.79 = 9,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.84x = 24,468.79 × 9,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.84x = 227,499,064.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,499,064.40/16,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.82

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