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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,443.36, 24,665.04 and 9,514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,443.36, 24,665.04 and 9,514.08 is: 14,271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,443.36 : 24,665.04 = 9,514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,443.36/24,665.04 = 9,514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,443.36x = 24,665.04 × 9,514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,443.36x = 234,665,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,665,163.76/16,443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,271.12

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