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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.33, 22,424.27 and 9,873.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.33, 22,424.27 and 9,873.52 is: 13,626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.33 : 22,424.27 = 9,873.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.33/22,424.27 = 9,873.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.33x = 22,424.27 × 9,873.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.33x = 221,406,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,406,372.90/16,248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.41

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