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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.80, 24,299.70 and 9,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.80, 24,299.70 and 9,269.44 is: 13,904.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.80 : 24,299.70 = 9,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.80/24,299.70 = 9,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.80x = 24,299.70 × 9,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.80x = 225,244,515.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,244,515.66/16,199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.16

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