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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.93, 24,489.44 and 9,663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.93, 24,489.44 and 9,663.42 is: 14,476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.93 : 24,489.44 = 9,663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.93/24,489.44 = 9,663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.93x = 24,489.44 × 9,663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.93x = 236,651,646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,651,646.00/16,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,476.83

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