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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.39, 24,689.92 and 9,437.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.39, 24,689.92 and 9,437.53 is: 14,156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.39 : 24,689.92 = 9,437.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.39/24,689.92 = 9,437.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.39x = 24,689.92 × 9,437.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.39x = 233,011,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,011,860.70/16,459.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,156.77

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