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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.26, 24,608.42 and 9,377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.26, 24,608.42 and 9,377.18 is: 14,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.26 : 24,608.42 = 9,377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.26/24,608.42 = 9,377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.26x = 24,608.42 × 9,377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.26x = 230,757,583.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,757,583.86/16,389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,079.80

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