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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.27, 24,295.90 and 9,266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.27, 24,295.90 and 9,266.91 is: 13,900.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.27 : 24,295.90 = 9,266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.27/24,295.90 = 9,266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.27x = 24,295.90 × 9,266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.27x = 225,147,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,147,827.56/16,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.36

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