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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,391.07, 24,611.15 and 9,378.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,391.07, 24,611.15 and 9,378.99 is: 14,082.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,391.07 : 24,611.15 = 9,378.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,391.07/24,611.15 = 9,378.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,391.07x = 24,611.15 × 9,378.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,391.07x = 230,827,682.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,827,682.84/16,391.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,082.53

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