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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.43, 24,388.82 and 9,256.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.43, 24,388.82 and 9,256.67 is: 13,872.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.43 : 24,388.82 = 9,256.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.43/24,388.82 = 9,256.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.43x = 24,388.82 × 9,256.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.43x = 225,759,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,759,273.12/16,273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.87

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