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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,415.37, 24,620.72 and 9,372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,415.37, 24,620.72 and 9,372.51 is: 14,057.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,415.37 : 24,620.72 = 9,372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,415.37/24,620.72 = 9,372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,415.37x = 24,620.72 × 9,372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,415.37x = 230,757,897.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,757,897.54/16,415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.43

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