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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.70, 24,458.91 and 9,235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.70, 24,458.91 and 9,235.19 is: 13,852.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.70 : 24,458.91 = 9,235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.70/24,458.91 = 9,235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.70x = 24,458.91 × 9,235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.70x = 225,882,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,882,558.75/16,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.99

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