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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.10, 24,379.65 and 9,235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.10, 24,379.65 and 9,235.26 is: 13,852.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.10 : 24,379.65 = 9,235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.10/24,379.65 = 9,235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.10x = 24,379.65 × 9,235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.10x = 225,152,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,152,406.46/16,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.89

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