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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.08, 22,424.14 and 9,964.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.08, 22,424.14 and 9,964.92 is: 13,751.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.08 : 22,424.14 = 9,964.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.08/22,424.14 = 9,964.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.08x = 22,424.14 × 9,964.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.08x = 223,454,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,454,761.17/16,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.84

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