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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.85, 24,588.37 and 9,363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.85, 24,588.37 and 9,363.78 is: 14,059.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.85 : 24,588.37 = 9,363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.85/24,588.37 = 9,363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.85x = 24,588.37 × 9,363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.85x = 230,240,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,240,042.96/16,375.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.73

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