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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.34, 24,530.46 and 9,351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.34, 24,530.46 and 9,351.26 is: 14,016.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.34 : 24,530.46 = 9,351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.34/24,530.46 = 9,351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.34x = 24,530.46 × 9,351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.34x = 229,390,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,390,834.23/16,366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.02

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