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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.76, 24,321.92 and 9,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.76, 24,321.92 and 9,284.26 is: 13,930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.76 : 24,321.92 = 9,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.76/24,321.92 = 9,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.76x = 24,321.92 × 9,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.76x = 225,811,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,811,028.98/16,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.56

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