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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.99, 24,322.68 and 9,284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.99, 24,322.68 and 9,284.63 is: 13,927.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.99 : 24,322.68 = 9,284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.99/24,322.68 = 9,284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.99x = 24,322.68 × 9,284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.99x = 225,826,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,826,962.80/16,214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,927.05

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