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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.12, 24,563.70 and 9,459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.12, 24,563.70 and 9,459.48 is: 14,185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.12 : 24,563.70 = 9,459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.12/24,563.70 = 9,459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.12x = 24,563.70 × 9,459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.12x = 232,359,828.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,359,828.88/16,380.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.48

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