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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.40, 24,392.40 and 9,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.40, 24,392.40 and 9,234.40 is: 13,857.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.40 : 24,392.40 = 9,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.40/24,392.40 = 9,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.40x = 24,392.40 × 9,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.40x = 225,249,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,249,178.56/16,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,857.74

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