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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.30, 24,548.13 and 9,444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.30, 24,548.13 and 9,444.78 is: 14,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.30 : 24,548.13 = 9,444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.30/24,548.13 = 9,444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.30x = 24,548.13 × 9,444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.30x = 231,851,687.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,851,687.26/16,404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,133.59

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