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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.58, 24,545.87 and 9,340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.58, 24,545.87 and 9,340.44 is: 14,000.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.58 : 24,545.87 = 9,340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.58/24,545.87 = 9,340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.58x = 24,545.87 × 9,340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.58x = 229,269,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,269,225.98/16,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,000.68

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