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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.93, 24,296.88 and 9,267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.93, 24,296.88 and 9,267.57 is: 13,901.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.93 : 24,296.88 = 9,267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.93/24,296.88 = 9,267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.93x = 24,296.88 × 9,267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.93x = 225,173,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,173,036.18/16,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.35

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