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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.33, 24,379.50 and 9,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.33, 24,379.50 and 9,252.18 is: 13,866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.33 : 24,379.50 = 9,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.33/24,379.50 = 9,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.33x = 24,379.50 × 9,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.33x = 225,563,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,563,522.31/16,266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.90

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