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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.40, 24,255.36 and 9,243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.40, 24,255.36 and 9,243.84 is: 13,848.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.40 : 24,255.36 = 9,243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.40/24,255.36 = 9,243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.40x = 24,255.36 × 9,243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.40x = 224,212,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,212,666.98/16,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.49

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