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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.31, 24,439.91 and 9,269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.31, 24,439.91 and 9,269.79 is: 13,895.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.31 : 24,439.91 = 9,269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.31/24,439.91 = 9,269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.31x = 24,439.91 × 9,269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.31x = 226,552,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,552,711.12/16,304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,895.27

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