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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.92, 24,552.36 and 9,343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.92, 24,552.36 and 9,343.92 is: 14,019.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.92 : 24,552.36 = 9,343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.92/24,552.36 = 9,343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.92x = 24,552.36 × 9,343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.92x = 229,415,287.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,415,287.65/16,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,019.58

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