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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.03, 24,395.88 and 9,240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.03, 24,395.88 and 9,240.18 is: 13,850.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.03 : 24,395.88 = 9,240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.03/24,395.88 = 9,240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.03x = 24,395.88 × 9,240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.03x = 225,422,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,422,322.46/16,275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.81

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