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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.34, 24,388.67 and 9,256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.34, 24,388.67 and 9,256.58 is: 13,872.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.34 : 24,388.67 = 9,256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.34/24,388.67 = 9,256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.34x = 24,388.67 × 9,256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.34x = 225,755,639.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,755,639.23/16,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.73

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