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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.59, 24,539.92 and 9,341.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.59, 24,539.92 and 9,341.05 is: 13,998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.59 : 24,539.92 = 9,341.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.59/24,539.92 = 9,341.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.59x = 24,539.92 × 9,341.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.59x = 229,228,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,228,619.72/16,375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,998.19

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