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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.64, 24,539.04 and 9,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.64, 24,539.04 and 9,335.52 is: 13,993.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.64 : 24,539.04 = 9,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.64/24,539.04 = 9,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.64x = 24,539.04 × 9,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.64x = 229,084,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,084,698.70/16,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,993.63

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