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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.80, 24,383.70 and 9,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.80, 24,383.70 and 9,257.40 is: 13,886.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.80 : 24,383.70 = 9,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.80/24,383.70 = 9,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.80x = 24,383.70 × 9,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.80x = 225,729,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,729,664.38/16,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.10

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