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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.10, 24,372.02 and 9,224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.10, 24,372.02 and 9,224.25 is: 13,826.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.10 : 24,372.02 = 9,224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.10/24,372.02 = 9,224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.10x = 24,372.02 × 9,224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.10x = 224,813,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,813,628.55/16,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,826.94

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