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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.44, 24,548.56 and 9,249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.44, 24,548.56 and 9,249.30 is: 13,879.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.44 : 24,548.56 = 9,249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.44/24,548.56 = 9,249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.44x = 24,548.56 × 9,249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.44x = 227,057,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,057,052.93/16,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.27

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