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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.26, 24,006.54 and 9,265.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.26, 24,006.54 and 9,265.57 is: 13,877.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.26 : 24,006.54 = 9,265.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.26/24,006.54 = 9,265.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.26x = 24,006.54 × 9,265.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.26x = 222,434,276.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,434,276.83/16,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.63

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