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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.60, 24,569.88 and 9,361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.60, 24,569.88 and 9,361.04 is: 14,028.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.60 : 24,569.88 = 9,361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.60/24,569.88 = 9,361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.60x = 24,569.88 × 9,361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.60x = 229,999,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,999,629.48/16,395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,028.13

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