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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.43, 24,437.10 and 9,267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.43, 24,437.10 and 9,267.91 is: 13,892.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.43 : 24,437.10 = 9,267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.43/24,437.10 = 9,267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.43x = 24,437.10 × 9,267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.43x = 226,480,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,480,674.94/16,302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.45

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