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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.80, 24,359.70 and 9,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.80, 24,359.70 and 9,241.40 is: 13,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.80 : 24,359.70 = 9,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.80/24,359.70 = 9,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.80x = 24,359.70 × 9,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.80x = 225,117,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,117,731.58/16,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.10

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