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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.08, 24,541.44 and 9,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.08, 24,541.44 and 9,417.28 is: 14,128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.08 : 24,541.44 = 9,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.08/24,541.44 = 9,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.08x = 24,541.44 × 9,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.08x = 231,113,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,113,612.08/16,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,128.41

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