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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.20, 24,545.40 and 9,335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.20, 24,545.40 and 9,335.13 is: 14,016.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.20 : 24,545.40 = 9,335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.20/24,545.40 = 9,335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.20x = 24,545.40 × 9,335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.20x = 229,134,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,134,499.90/16,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.74

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