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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.77, 24,357.71 and 9,237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.77, 24,357.71 and 9,237.66 is: 13,845.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.77 : 24,357.71 = 9,237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.77/24,357.71 = 9,237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.77x = 24,357.71 × 9,237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.77x = 225,008,175.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,008,175.11/16,251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.15

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