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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.23, 24,512.40 and 9,322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.23, 24,512.40 and 9,322.65 is: 13,970.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.23 : 24,512.40 = 9,322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.23/24,512.40 = 9,322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.23x = 24,512.40 × 9,322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.23x = 228,520,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,520,525.86/16,357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,970.61

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