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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.58, 24,547.02 and 9,791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.58, 24,547.02 and 9,791.38 is: 14,690.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.58 : 24,547.02 = 9,791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.58/24,547.02 = 9,791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.58x = 24,547.02 × 9,791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.58x = 240,349,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,349,277.27/16,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,690.75

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