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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.14, 22,423.94 and 9,873.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.14, 22,423.94 and 9,873.26 is: 13,626.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.14 : 22,423.94 = 9,873.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.14/22,423.94 = 9,873.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.14x = 22,423.94 × 9,873.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.14x = 221,397,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,397,228.36/16,248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.00

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