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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201.70, 24,302.55 and 9,276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201.70, 24,302.55 and 9,276.90 is: 13,915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201.70 : 24,302.55 = 9,276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201.70/24,302.55 = 9,276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201.70x = 24,302.55 × 9,276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201.70x = 225,452,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,452,326.10/16,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.35

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