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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.40, 24,343.20 and 9,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.40, 24,343.20 and 9,316.80 is: 13,956.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.40 : 24,343.20 = 9,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.40/24,343.20 = 9,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.40x = 24,343.20 × 9,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.40x = 226,800,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,800,725.76/16,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,956.62

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