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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.13, 24,322.48 and 9,284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.13, 24,322.48 and 9,284.63 is: 13,931.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.13 : 24,322.48 = 9,284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.13/24,322.48 = 9,284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.13x = 24,322.48 × 9,284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.13x = 225,825,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,825,082.66/16,210.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.11

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