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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.70, 24,533.55 and 9,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.70, 24,533.55 and 9,335.70 is: 14,003.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.70 : 24,533.55 = 9,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.70/24,533.55 = 9,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.70x = 24,533.55 × 9,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.70x = 229,037,862.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,037,862.74/16,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,003.55

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