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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.45, 24,291.68 and 9,264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.45, 24,291.68 and 9,264.09 is: 13,896.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.45 : 24,291.68 = 9,264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.45/24,291.68 = 9,264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.45x = 24,291.68 × 9,264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.45x = 225,040,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,040,406.66/16,194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.14

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