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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.50, 24,287.04 and 9,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.50, 24,287.04 and 9,261 is: 13,895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.50 : 24,287.04 = 9,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.50/24,287.04 = 9,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.50x = 24,287.04 × 9,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.50x = 224,922,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,922,277.44/16,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,895.67

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