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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.32, 24,608.60 and 9,377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.32, 24,608.60 and 9,377.25 is: 14,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.32 : 24,608.60 = 9,377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.32/24,608.60 = 9,377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.32x = 24,608.60 × 9,377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.32x = 230,760,994.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,760,994.35/16,389.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,079.96

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