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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.13, 24,408.63 and 9,253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.13, 24,408.63 and 9,253.50 is: 13,882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.13 : 24,408.63 = 9,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.13/24,408.63 = 9,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.13x = 24,408.63 × 9,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.13x = 225,865,257.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,865,257.71/16,270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.21

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