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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.76, 24,320.42 and 9,283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.76, 24,320.42 and 9,283.26 is: 13,929.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.76 : 24,320.42 = 9,283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.76/24,320.42 = 9,283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.76x = 24,320.42 × 9,283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.76x = 225,772,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,772,782.17/16,208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,929.06

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