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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.36, 24,379.91 and 9,229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.36, 24,379.91 and 9,229.51 is: 13,834.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.36 : 24,379.91 = 9,229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.36/24,379.91 = 9,229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.36x = 24,379.91 × 9,229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.36x = 225,014,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,014,455.10/16,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,834.82

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