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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.23, 24,530.21 and 9,282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.23, 24,530.21 and 9,282.74 is: 13,924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.23 : 24,530.21 = 9,282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.23/24,530.21 = 9,282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.23x = 24,530.21 × 9,282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.23x = 227,707,427.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,707,427.32/16,353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,924.31

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