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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.60, 24,369.90 and 9,223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.60, 24,369.90 and 9,223.90 is: 13,835.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.60 : 24,369.90 = 9,223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.60/24,369.90 = 9,223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.60x = 24,369.90 × 9,223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.60x = 224,785,520.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,785,520.61/16,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,835.85

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