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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,185.74, 24,278.63 and 9,255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,185.74, 24,278.63 and 9,255.38 is: 13,883.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,185.74 : 24,278.63 = 9,255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,185.74/24,278.63 = 9,255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,185.74x = 24,278.63 × 9,255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,185.74x = 224,707,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,707,778.86/16,185.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.08

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