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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.94, 24,604.49 and 9,003.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.94, 24,604.49 and 9,003.34 is: 13,505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.94 : 24,604.49 = 9,003.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.94/24,604.49 = 9,003.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.94x = 24,604.49 × 9,003.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.94x = 221,522,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,522,589.00/16,402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.05

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