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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.62, 24,320.46 and 9,283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.62, 24,320.46 and 9,283.26 is: 13,924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.62 : 24,320.46 = 9,283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.62/24,320.46 = 9,283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.62x = 24,320.46 × 9,283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.62x = 225,773,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,773,153.50/16,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,924.91

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