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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.40, 24,303.59 and 9,272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.40, 24,303.59 and 9,272.04 is: 13,908.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.40 : 24,303.59 = 9,272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.40/24,303.59 = 9,272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.40x = 24,303.59 × 9,272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.40x = 225,343,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,343,858.62/16,202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.05

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