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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,438.44, 24,618.13 and 9,397.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,438.44, 24,618.13 and 9,397.11 is: 14,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,438.44 : 24,618.13 = 9,397.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,438.44/24,618.13 = 9,397.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,438.44x = 24,618.13 × 9,397.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,438.44x = 231,339,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,339,344.43/16,438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,073.07

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