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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.58, 24,358.93 and 9,238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.58, 24,358.93 and 9,238.47 is: 13,846.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.58 : 24,358.93 = 9,238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.58/24,358.93 = 9,238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.58x = 24,358.93 × 9,238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.58x = 225,039,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,039,244.04/16,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,846.37

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