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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.40, 24,414.08 and 9,275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.40, 24,414.08 and 9,275.32 is: 13,901.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.40 : 24,414.08 = 9,275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.40/24,414.08 = 9,275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.40x = 24,414.08 × 9,275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.40x = 226,448,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,448,404.51/16,289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.58

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