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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.33, 24,254.11 and 9,255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.33, 24,254.11 and 9,255.25 is: 13,860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.33 : 24,254.11 = 9,255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.33/24,254.11 = 9,255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.33x = 24,254.11 × 9,255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.33x = 224,477,851.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,477,851.58/16,195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,860.65

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