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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.99, 24,459.36 and 9,372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.99, 24,459.36 and 9,372.63 is: 14,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.99 : 24,459.36 = 9,372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.99/24,459.36 = 9,372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.99x = 24,459.36 × 9,372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.99x = 229,248,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,248,531.32/16,302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,061.75

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