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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.83, 24,736.08 and 9,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.83, 24,736.08 and 9,370.44 is: 14,063.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.83 : 24,736.08 = 9,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.83/24,736.08 = 9,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.83x = 24,736.08 × 9,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.83x = 231,787,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,787,806.37/16,481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,063.23

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