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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.58, 24,548.87 and 9,342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.58, 24,548.87 and 9,342.44 is: 14,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.58 : 24,548.87 = 9,342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.58/24,548.87 = 9,342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.58x = 24,548.87 × 9,342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.58x = 229,346,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,346,345.04/16,377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,003.68

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