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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.99, 24,534.57 and 9,327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.99, 24,534.57 and 9,327.91 is: 14,005.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.99 : 24,534.57 = 9,327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.99/24,534.57 = 9,327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.99x = 24,534.57 × 9,327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.99x = 228,856,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,856,260.85/16,339.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.90

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