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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.60, 24,585.90 and 9,367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.60, 24,585.90 and 9,367.90 is: 14,051.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.60 : 24,585.90 = 9,367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.60/24,585.90 = 9,367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.60x = 24,585.90 × 9,367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.60x = 230,318,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,318,252.61/16,390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,051.85

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