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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.71, 24,473.68 and 9,401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.71, 24,473.68 and 9,401.63 is: 14,080.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.71 : 24,473.68 = 9,401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.71/24,473.68 = 9,401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.71x = 24,473.68 × 9,401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.71x = 230,092,338.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,092,338.23/16,341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.07

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