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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,384.63, 24,536.57 and 9,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,384.63, 24,536.57 and 9,347.30 is: 13,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,384.63 : 24,536.57 = 9,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,384.63/24,536.57 = 9,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,384.63x = 24,536.57 × 9,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,384.63x = 229,350,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,350,655.93/16,384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.92

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