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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.07, 24,414.66 and 9,257.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.07, 24,414.66 and 9,257.38 is: 13,888.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.07 : 24,414.66 = 9,257.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.07/24,414.66 = 9,257.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.07x = 24,414.66 × 9,257.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.07x = 226,015,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,015,724.15/16,274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.09

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