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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.26, 24,612.92 and 9,380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.26, 24,612.92 and 9,380.18 is: 14,084.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.26 : 24,612.92 = 9,380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.26/24,612.92 = 9,380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.26x = 24,612.92 × 9,380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.26x = 230,873,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,873,619.93/16,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.31

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