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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,414.62, 24,619.60 and 9,371.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,414.62, 24,619.60 and 9,371.77 is: 14,056.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,414.62 : 24,619.60 = 9,371.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,414.62/24,619.60 = 9,371.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,414.62x = 24,619.60 × 9,371.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,414.62x = 230,729,271.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,729,271.18/16,414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.33

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