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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.97, 24,618.55 and 9,383.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.97, 24,618.55 and 9,383.90 is: 14,089.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.97 : 24,618.55 = 9,383.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.97/24,618.55 = 9,383.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.97x = 24,618.55 × 9,383.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.97x = 231,017,888.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,017,888.25/16,395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,089.92

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