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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.78, 24,326.94 and 9,206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.78, 24,326.94 and 9,206.62 is: 13,798.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.78 : 24,326.94 = 9,206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.78/24,326.94 = 9,206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.78x = 24,326.94 × 9,206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.78x = 223,968,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,968,892.34/16,231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.17

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