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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.35, 24,381.39 and 9,230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.35, 24,381.39 and 9,230.50 is: 13,836.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.35 : 24,381.39 = 9,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.35/24,381.39 = 9,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.35x = 24,381.39 × 9,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.35x = 225,052,420.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,052,420.40/16,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,836.31

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