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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.80, 24,362.40 and 9,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.80, 24,362.40 and 9,214.40 is: 13,832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.80 : 24,362.40 = 9,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.80/24,362.40 = 9,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.80x = 24,362.40 × 9,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.80x = 224,484,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,484,898.56/16,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.50

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