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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.11, 24,617.28 and 9,383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.11, 24,617.28 and 9,383.04 is: 14,088.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.11 : 24,617.28 = 9,383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.11/24,617.28 = 9,383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.11x = 24,617.28 × 9,383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.11x = 230,984,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,984,958.12/16,395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,088.65

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