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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.91, 24,373.77 and 9,230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.91, 24,373.77 and 9,230.18 is: 13,847.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.91 : 24,373.77 = 9,230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.91/24,373.77 = 9,230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.91x = 24,373.77 × 9,230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.91x = 224,974,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,974,162.51/16,246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.20

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