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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.70, 24,613.58 and 9,380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.70, 24,613.58 and 9,380.62 is: 14,084.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.70 : 24,613.58 = 9,380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.70/24,613.58 = 9,380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.70x = 24,613.58 × 9,380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.70x = 230,890,640.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,890,640.82/16,392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.97

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