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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.54, 24,642.30 and 9,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.54, 24,642.30 and 9,041.46 is: 13,552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.54 : 24,642.30 = 9,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.54/24,642.30 = 9,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.54x = 24,642.30 × 9,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.54x = 222,802,369.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,802,369.76/16,439.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.83

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