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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.60, 24,252.30 and 9,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.60, 24,252.30 and 9,623.40 is: 14,406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.60 : 24,252.30 = 9,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.60/24,252.30 = 9,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.60x = 24,252.30 × 9,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.60x = 233,389,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,389,583.82/16,200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,406.23

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