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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.64, 24,426.69 and 9,273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.64, 24,426.69 and 9,273.43 is: 13,887.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.64 : 24,426.69 = 9,273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.64/24,426.69 = 9,273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.64x = 24,426.69 × 9,273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.64x = 226,519,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,519,265.16/16,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.83

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