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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.62, 24,394.32 and 9,243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.62, 24,394.32 and 9,243.86 is: 13,867.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.62 : 24,394.32 = 9,243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.62/24,394.32 = 9,243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.62x = 24,394.32 × 9,243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.62x = 225,497,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,497,556.90/16,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.71

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