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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.14, 24,694.05 and 9,440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.14, 24,694.05 and 9,440.28 is: 14,160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.14 : 24,694.05 = 9,440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.14/24,694.05 = 9,440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.14x = 24,694.05 × 9,440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.14x = 233,118,746.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,118,746.33/16,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.90

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