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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.62, 24,567.89 and 9,364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.62, 24,567.89 and 9,364.54 is: 14,048.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.62 : 24,567.89 = 9,364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.62/24,567.89 = 9,364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.62x = 24,567.89 × 9,364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.62x = 230,066,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,066,988.62/16,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.50

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