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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,301.97, 24,456.45 and 9,285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,301.97, 24,456.45 and 9,285.35 is: 13,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,301.97 : 24,456.45 = 9,285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,301.97/24,456.45 = 9,285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,301.97x = 24,456.45 × 9,285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,301.97x = 227,086,610.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,086,610.55/16,301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.01

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