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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.61, 24,317.46 and 9,281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.61, 24,317.46 and 9,281.25 is: 13,921.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.61 : 24,317.46 = 9,281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.61/24,317.46 = 9,281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.61x = 24,317.46 × 9,281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.61x = 225,696,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,696,425.63/16,211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.90

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