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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.36, 24,548.55 and 9,346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.36, 24,548.55 and 9,346.78 is: 14,006.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.36 : 24,548.55 = 9,346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.36/24,548.55 = 9,346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.36x = 24,548.55 × 9,346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.36x = 229,449,896.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,449,896.17/16,381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,006.77

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