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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,421.69, 24,593.09 and 9,380.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,421.69, 24,593.09 and 9,380.41 is: 14,048.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,421.69 : 24,593.09 = 9,380.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,421.69/24,593.09 = 9,380.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,421.69x = 24,593.09 × 9,380.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,421.69x = 230,693,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,693,158.98/16,421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.07

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