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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.30, 24,381.45 and 9,255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.30, 24,381.45 and 9,255.90 is: 13,883.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.30 : 24,381.45 = 9,255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.30/24,381.45 = 9,255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.30x = 24,381.45 × 9,255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.30x = 225,672,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,672,263.06/16,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.85

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