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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.73, 24,306.08 and 9,195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.73, 24,306.08 and 9,195.42 is: 13,780.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.73 : 24,306.08 = 9,195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.73/24,306.08 = 9,195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.73x = 24,306.08 × 9,195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.73x = 223,504,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,504,659.32/16,218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,780.65

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