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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.20, 24,552.90 and 9,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.20, 24,552.90 and 9,348.60 is: 14,027.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.20 : 24,552.90 = 9,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.20/24,552.90 = 9,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.20x = 24,552.90 × 9,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.20x = 229,535,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,535,240.94/16,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,027.53

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