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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.60, 24,329.40 and 9,196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.60, 24,329.40 and 9,196.90 is: 13,795.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.60 : 24,329.40 = 9,196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.60/24,329.40 = 9,196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.60x = 24,329.40 × 9,196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.60x = 223,755,058.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,755,058.86/16,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.35

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