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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,419.58, 24,589.90 and 9,378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,419.58, 24,589.90 and 9,378.26 is: 14,044.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,419.58 : 24,589.90 = 9,378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,419.58/24,589.90 = 9,378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,419.58x = 24,589.90 × 9,378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,419.58x = 230,610,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,610,475.57/16,419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.85

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