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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.32, 24,614.52 and 9,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.32, 24,614.52 and 9,381.24 is: 14,085.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.32 : 24,614.52 = 9,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.32/24,614.52 = 9,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.32x = 24,614.52 × 9,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.32x = 230,914,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,914,719.60/16,393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,085.90

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