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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.85, 24,383.64 and 9,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.85, 24,383.64 and 9,232 is: 13,838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.85 : 24,383.64 = 9,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.85/24,383.64 = 9,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.85x = 24,383.64 × 9,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.85x = 225,109,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,109,764.48/16,266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.56

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