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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.03, 24,365.58 and 9,242.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.03, 24,365.58 and 9,242.93 is: 13,853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.03 : 24,365.58 = 9,242.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.03/24,365.58 = 9,242.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.03x = 24,365.58 × 9,242.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.03x = 225,209,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,209,228.52/16,257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.04

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