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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.72, 24,520.86 and 9,346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.72, 24,520.86 and 9,346.60 is: 14,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.72 : 24,520.86 = 9,346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.72/24,520.86 = 9,346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.72x = 24,520.86 × 9,346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.72x = 229,186,670.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,186,670.08/16,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,008.35

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