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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,300.62, 24,455.80 and 9,370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,300.62, 24,455.80 and 9,370.26 is: 14,058.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,300.62 : 24,455.80 = 9,370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,300.62/24,455.80 = 9,370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,300.62x = 24,455.80 × 9,370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,300.62x = 229,157,204.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,157,204.51/16,300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,058.19

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