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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201.92, 24,302.88 and 9,271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201.92, 24,302.88 and 9,271.56 is: 13,907.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201.92 : 24,302.88 = 9,271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201.92/24,302.88 = 9,271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201.92x = 24,302.88 × 9,271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201.92x = 225,325,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,325,610.09/16,201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,907.34

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