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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.12, 24,582.96 and 9,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.12, 24,582.96 and 9,369.72 is: 14,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.12 : 24,582.96 = 9,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.12/24,582.96 = 9,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.12x = 24,582.96 × 9,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.12x = 230,335,451.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,335,451.97/16,404.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.32

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