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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.98, 24,545.07 and 9,334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.98, 24,545.07 and 9,334.91 is: 14,016.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.98 : 24,545.07 = 9,334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.98/24,545.07 = 9,334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.98x = 24,545.07 × 9,334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.98x = 229,126,042.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,126,042.73/16,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.41

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