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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.10, 24,543.76 and 9,334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.10, 24,543.76 and 9,334.04 is: 14,015.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.10 : 24,543.76 = 9,334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.10/24,543.76 = 9,334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.10x = 24,543.76 × 9,334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.10x = 229,092,309.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,092,309.04/16,346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,015.10

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