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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.88, 24,406.76 and 9,252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.88, 24,406.76 and 9,252.25 is: 13,880.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.88 : 24,406.76 = 9,252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.88/24,406.76 = 9,252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.88x = 24,406.76 × 9,252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.88x = 225,817,445.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,817,445.21/16,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,880.33

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