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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.40, 24,410.40 and 9,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.40, 24,410.40 and 9,246.40 is: 13,875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.40 : 24,410.40 = 9,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.40/24,410.40 = 9,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.40x = 24,410.40 × 9,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.40x = 225,708,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,708,322.56/16,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,875.74

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