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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,454.63, 24,646.53 and 9,414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,454.63, 24,646.53 and 9,414.88 is: 14,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,454.63 : 24,646.53 = 9,414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,454.63/24,646.53 = 9,414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,454.63x = 24,646.53 × 9,414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,454.63x = 232,044,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,044,122.37/16,454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,102.06

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