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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.58, 24,547.37 and 9,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.58, 24,547.37 and 9,341.44 is: 14,002.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.58 : 24,547.37 = 9,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.58/24,547.37 = 9,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.58x = 24,547.37 × 9,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.58x = 229,307,784.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,307,784.01/16,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,002.18

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