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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.84, 24,384.17 and 9,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.84, 24,384.17 and 9,237.10 is: 13,857.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.84 : 24,384.17 = 9,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.84/24,384.17 = 9,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.84x = 24,384.17 × 9,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.84x = 225,239,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,239,016.71/16,253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,857.59

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