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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.08, 24,525.18 and 9,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.08, 24,525.18 and 9,423 is: 14,123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.08 : 24,525.18 = 9,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.08/24,525.18 = 9,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.08x = 24,525.18 × 9,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.08x = 231,100,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,100,771.14/16,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,123.31

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