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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.61, 24,452.79 and 9,368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.61, 24,452.79 and 9,368.25 is: 14,055.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.61 : 24,452.79 = 9,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.61/24,452.79 = 9,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.61x = 24,452.79 × 9,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.61x = 229,079,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,079,849.92/16,298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,055.18

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