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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.77, 24,360.71 and 9,239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.77, 24,360.71 and 9,239.66 is: 13,848.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.77 : 24,360.71 = 9,239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.77/24,360.71 = 9,239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.77x = 24,360.71 × 9,239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.77x = 225,084,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,084,677.76/16,253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.15

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