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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.83, 24,663.87 and 9,427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.83, 24,663.87 and 9,427.76 is: 14,144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.83 : 24,663.87 = 9,427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.83/24,663.87 = 9,427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.83x = 24,663.87 × 9,427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.83x = 232,525,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,525,093.74/16,439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,144.01

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