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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.11, 24,624.06 and 9,404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.11, 24,624.06 and 9,404.68 is: 14,097.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.11 : 24,624.06 = 9,404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.11/24,624.06 = 9,404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.11x = 24,624.06 × 9,404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.11x = 231,581,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,581,404.60/16,427.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,097.51

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