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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.99, 24,486.55 and 9,661.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.99, 24,486.55 and 9,661.48 is: 14,473.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.99 : 24,486.55 = 9,661.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.99/24,486.55 = 9,661.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.99x = 24,486.55 × 9,661.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.99x = 236,576,282.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,576,282.07/16,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,473.93

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