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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.24, 22,433.76 and 9,184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.24, 22,433.76 and 9,184.32 is: 12,673.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.24 : 22,433.76 = 9,184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.24/22,433.76 = 9,184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.24x = 22,433.76 × 9,184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.24x = 206,038,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,038,830.64/16,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.67

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