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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.40, 24,302.70 and 9,289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.40, 24,302.70 and 9,289.80 is: 13,916.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.40 : 24,302.70 = 9,289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.40/24,302.70 = 9,289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.40x = 24,302.70 × 9,289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.40x = 225,767,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,767,222.46/16,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.15

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