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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.87, 24,489.36 and 9,663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.87, 24,489.36 and 9,663.35 is: 14,476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.87 : 24,489.36 = 9,663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.87/24,489.36 = 9,663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.87x = 24,489.36 × 9,663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.87x = 236,649,318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,649,318.18/16,346.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,476.74

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