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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.35, 24,381.93 and 9,235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.35, 24,381.93 and 9,235.62 is: 13,855.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.35 : 24,381.93 = 9,235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.35/24,381.93 = 9,235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.35x = 24,381.93 × 9,235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.35x = 225,182,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,182,240.35/16,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.36

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