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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.08, 24,552.18 and 9,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.08, 24,552.18 and 9,441.24 is: 14,150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.08 : 24,552.18 = 9,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.08/24,552.18 = 9,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.08x = 24,552.18 × 9,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.08x = 231,803,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,803,023.90/16,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,150.66

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