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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.32, 24,407.93 and 9,515.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.32, 24,407.93 and 9,515.27 is: 14,270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.32 : 24,407.93 = 9,515.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.32/24,407.93 = 9,515.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.32x = 24,407.93 × 9,515.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.32x = 232,248,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,248,128.90/16,274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,270.84

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