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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.17, 24,304.77 and 9,272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.17, 24,304.77 and 9,272.81 is: 13,909.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.17 : 24,304.77 = 9,272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.17/24,304.77 = 9,272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.17x = 24,304.77 × 9,272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.17x = 225,373,575.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,373,575.07/16,203.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.23

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