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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.12, 24,387.57 and 9,239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.12, 24,387.57 and 9,239.36 is: 13,860.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.12 : 24,387.57 = 9,239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.12/24,387.57 = 9,239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.12x = 24,387.57 × 9,239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.12x = 225,325,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,325,416.82/16,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,860.96

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