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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.35, 24,384.93 and 9,237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.35, 24,384.93 and 9,237.62 is: 13,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.35 : 24,384.93 = 9,237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.35/24,384.93 = 9,237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.35x = 24,384.93 × 9,237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.35x = 225,258,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,258,717.07/16,254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.37

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