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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.28, 24,329.34 and 9,200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.28, 24,329.34 and 9,200.43 is: 13,802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.28 : 24,329.34 = 9,200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.28/24,329.34 = 9,200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.28x = 24,329.34 × 9,200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.28x = 223,840,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,840,389.62/16,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.59

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