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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,388.48, 24,577.92 and 9,367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,388.48, 24,577.92 and 9,367.18 is: 14,048.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,388.48 : 24,577.92 = 9,367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,388.48/24,577.92 = 9,367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,388.48x = 24,577.92 × 9,367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,388.48x = 230,225,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,225,866.51/16,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.03

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