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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.83, 24,598.08 and 9,384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.83, 24,598.08 and 9,384.66 is: 14,078.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.83 : 24,598.08 = 9,384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.83/24,598.08 = 9,384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.83x = 24,598.08 × 9,384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.83x = 230,844,617.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,844,617.45/16,396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.61

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