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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.67, 24,392.80 and 9,243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.67, 24,392.80 and 9,243.05 is: 13,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.67 : 24,392.80 = 9,243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.67/24,392.80 = 9,243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.67x = 24,392.80 × 9,243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.67x = 225,463,759.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,463,759.63/16,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.44

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