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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.70, 24,385.65 and 9,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.70, 24,385.65 and 9,237.10 is: 13,860.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.70 : 24,385.65 = 9,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.70/24,385.65 = 9,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.70x = 24,385.65 × 9,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.70x = 225,252,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,252,687.62/16,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,860.25

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