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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.58, 24,541.37 and 9,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.58, 24,541.37 and 9,337.44 is: 13,996.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.58 : 24,541.37 = 9,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.58/24,541.37 = 9,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.58x = 24,541.37 × 9,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.58x = 229,153,564.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,153,564.73/16,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,996.18

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