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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,286.61, 24,433.50 and 9,269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,286.61, 24,433.50 and 9,269.93 is: 13,906.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,286.61 : 24,433.50 = 9,269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,286.61/24,433.50 = 9,269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,286.61x = 24,433.50 × 9,269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,286.61x = 226,496,689.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,496,689.31/16,286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,906.93

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