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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.80, 24,385.20 and 9,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.80, 24,385.20 and 9,258.40 is: 13,887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.80 : 24,385.20 = 9,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.80/24,385.20 = 9,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.80x = 24,385.20 × 9,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.80x = 225,767,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,767,935.68/16,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.60

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