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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.31, 24,385.85 and 9,233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.31, 24,385.85 and 9,233.46 is: 13,840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.31 : 24,385.85 = 9,233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.31/24,385.85 = 9,233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.31x = 24,385.85 × 9,233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.31x = 225,165,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,165,724.37/16,268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.76

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