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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,388.32, 24,607.10 and 9,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,388.32, 24,607.10 and 9,376.25 is: 14,078.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,388.32 : 24,607.10 = 9,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,388.32/24,607.10 = 9,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,388.32x = 24,607.10 × 9,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,388.32x = 230,722,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,722,274.49/16,388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.46

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