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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.20, 24,552.30 and 9,369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.20, 24,552.30 and 9,369.80 is: 14,054.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.20 : 24,552.30 = 9,369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.20/24,552.30 = 9,369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.20x = 24,552.30 × 9,369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.20x = 230,050,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,050,140.54/16,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,054.70

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