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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.83, 24,381.75 and 9,253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.83, 24,381.75 and 9,253.68 is: 13,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.83 : 24,381.75 = 9,253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.83/24,381.75 = 9,253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.83x = 24,381.75 × 9,253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.83x = 225,620,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,620,912.34/16,267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.15

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