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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.65, 24,384.86 and 9,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.65, 24,384.86 and 9,232.80 is: 13,839.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.65 : 24,384.86 = 9,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.65/24,384.86 = 9,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.65x = 24,384.86 × 9,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.65x = 225,140,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,140,582.57/16,267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.77

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