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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,286.07, 24,432.70 and 9,269.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,286.07, 24,432.70 and 9,269.39 is: 13,906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,286.07 : 24,432.70 = 9,269.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,286.07/24,432.70 = 9,269.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,286.07x = 24,432.70 × 9,269.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,286.07x = 226,476,185.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,476,185.55/16,286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,906.13

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