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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.36, 24,565.82 and 9,342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.36, 24,565.82 and 9,342.36 is: 14,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.36 : 24,565.82 = 9,342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.36/24,565.82 = 9,342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.36x = 24,565.82 × 9,342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.36x = 229,502,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,502,687.42/16,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.41

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