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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.23, 24,543.95 and 9,334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.23, 24,543.95 and 9,334.16 is: 14,015.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.23 : 24,543.95 = 9,334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.23/24,543.95 = 9,334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.23x = 24,543.95 × 9,334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.23x = 229,097,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,097,133.00/16,346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,015.29

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