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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.31, 24,245.22 and 9,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.31, 24,245.22 and 9,523.24 is: 14,259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.31 : 24,245.22 = 9,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.31/24,245.22 = 9,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.31x = 24,245.22 × 9,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.31x = 230,892,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,892,927.69/16,192.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.42

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