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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.31, 24,285.61 and 9,557.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.31, 24,285.61 and 9,557.89 is: 14,295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.31 : 24,285.61 = 9,557.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.31/24,285.61 = 9,557.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.31x = 24,285.61 × 9,557.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.31x = 232,119,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,119,240.96/16,237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,295.42

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