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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.86, 24,544.88 and 9,334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.86, 24,544.88 and 9,334.79 is: 14,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.86 : 24,544.88 = 9,334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.86/24,544.88 = 9,334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.86x = 24,544.88 × 9,334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.86x = 229,121,200.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,121,200.99/16,346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.22

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