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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,388.20, 24,582.30 and 9,368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,388.20, 24,582.30 and 9,368.20 is: 14,052.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,388.20 : 24,582.30 = 9,368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,388.20/24,582.30 = 9,368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,388.20x = 24,582.30 × 9,368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,388.20x = 230,291,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,291,902.86/16,388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.30

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