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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.34, 24,390.74 and 9,140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.34, 24,390.74 and 9,140.27 is: 13,704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.34 : 24,390.74 = 9,140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.34/24,390.74 = 9,140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.34x = 24,390.74 × 9,140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.34x = 222,937,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,937,781.44/16,267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.63

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