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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.88, 24,481.50 and 9,401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.88, 24,481.50 and 9,401.32 is: 14,078.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.88 : 24,481.50 = 9,401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.88/24,481.50 = 9,401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.88x = 24,481.50 × 9,401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.88x = 230,158,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,158,415.58/16,347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.79

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