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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.82, 24,616.77 and 9,382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.82, 24,616.77 and 9,382.74 is: 14,088.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.82 : 24,616.77 = 9,382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.82/24,616.77 = 9,382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.82x = 24,616.77 × 9,382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.82x = 230,972,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,972,752.55/16,394.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,088.15

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