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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.10, 24,381.15 and 9,236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.10, 24,381.15 and 9,236.26 is: 13,854.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.10 : 24,381.15 = 9,236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.10/24,381.15 = 9,236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.10x = 24,381.15 × 9,236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.10x = 225,190,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,190,640.50/16,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.39

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