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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.06, 24,439.53 and 9,269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.06, 24,439.53 and 9,269.54 is: 13,894.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.06 : 24,439.53 = 9,269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.06/24,439.53 = 9,269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.06x = 24,439.53 × 9,269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.06x = 226,543,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,543,078.72/16,304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,894.89

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