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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.60, 24,362.40 and 9,218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.60, 24,362.40 and 9,218.90 is: 13,828.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.60 : 24,362.40 = 9,218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.60/24,362.40 = 9,218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.60x = 24,362.40 × 9,218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.60x = 224,594,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,594,529.36/16,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.35

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