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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.02, 24,361.09 and 9,239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.02, 24,361.09 and 9,239.92 is: 13,848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.02 : 24,361.09 = 9,239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.02/24,361.09 = 9,239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.02x = 24,361.09 × 9,239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.02x = 225,094,438.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,094,438.71/16,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.54

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