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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.55, 24,367.82 and 9,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.55, 24,367.82 and 9,244.44 is: 13,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.55 : 24,367.82 = 9,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.55/24,367.82 = 9,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.55x = 24,367.82 × 9,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.55x = 225,266,803.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,266,803.70/16,258.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.29

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