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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.99, 24,324.18 and 9,285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.99, 24,324.18 and 9,285.63 is: 13,928.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.99 : 24,324.18 = 9,285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.99/24,324.18 = 9,285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.99x = 24,324.18 × 9,285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.99x = 225,865,335.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,865,335.53/16,215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.56

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