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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.64, 24,535.42 and 9,354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.64, 24,535.42 and 9,354.58 is: 14,020.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.64 : 24,535.42 = 9,354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.64/24,535.42 = 9,354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.64x = 24,535.42 × 9,354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.64x = 229,518,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,518,549.22/16,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.99

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