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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.54, 24,422.61 and 9,258.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.54, 24,422.61 and 9,258.00 is: 13,877.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.54 : 24,422.61 = 9,258.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.54/24,422.61 = 9,258.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.54x = 24,422.61 × 9,258.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.54x = 226,104,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,104,466.51/16,292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.79

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