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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.80, 24,401.70 and 9,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.80, 24,401.70 and 9,269.40 is: 13,904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.80 : 24,401.70 = 9,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.80/24,401.70 = 9,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.80x = 24,401.70 × 9,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.80x = 226,189,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,189,117.98/16,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.10

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