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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.40, 24,432.90 and 9,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.40, 24,432.90 and 9,261.40 is: 13,898.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.40 : 24,432.90 = 9,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.40/24,432.90 = 9,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.40x = 24,432.90 × 9,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.40x = 226,282,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,282,860.06/16,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.24

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