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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.17, 24,521.22 and 9,328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.17, 24,521.22 and 9,328.59 is: 13,979.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.17 : 24,521.22 = 9,328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.17/24,521.22 = 9,328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.17x = 24,521.22 × 9,328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.17x = 228,748,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,748,407.68/16,363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,979.47

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