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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.26, 24,512.40 and 9,322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.26, 24,512.40 and 9,322.68 is: 13,970.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.26 : 24,512.40 = 9,322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.26/24,512.40 = 9,322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.26x = 24,512.40 × 9,322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.26x = 228,521,261.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,521,261.23/16,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,970.63

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