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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.39, 22,424.28 and 9,873.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.39, 22,424.28 and 9,873.51 is: 13,626.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.39 : 22,424.28 = 9,873.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.39/22,424.28 = 9,873.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.39x = 22,424.28 × 9,873.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.39x = 221,406,352.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,406,352.82/16,248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.36

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