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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.60, 24,422.40 and 9,258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.60, 24,422.40 and 9,258.90 is: 13,888.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.60 : 24,422.40 = 9,258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.60/24,422.40 = 9,258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.60x = 24,422.40 × 9,258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.60x = 226,124,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,124,559.36/16,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.35

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