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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,300.61, 24,455.79 and 9,370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,300.61, 24,455.79 and 9,370.25 is: 14,058.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,300.61 : 24,455.79 = 9,370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,300.61/24,455.79 = 9,370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,300.61x = 24,455.79 × 9,370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,300.61x = 229,156,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,156,866.25/16,300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,058.18

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