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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.72, 24,522.36 and 9,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.72, 24,522.36 and 9,347.60 is: 14,009.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.72 : 24,522.36 = 9,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.72/24,522.36 = 9,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.72x = 24,522.36 × 9,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.72x = 229,225,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,225,212.34/16,361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.85

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