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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,471.02, 24,695.76 and 9,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,471.02, 24,695.76 and 9,355.44 is: 14,027.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,471.02 : 24,695.76 = 9,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,471.02/24,695.76 = 9,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,471.02x = 24,695.76 × 9,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,471.02x = 231,039,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,039,700.93/16,471.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,027.04

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