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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.24, 22,440.42 and 9,977.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.24, 22,440.42 and 9,977.64 is: 13,767.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.24 : 22,440.42 = 9,977.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.24/22,440.42 = 9,977.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.24x = 22,440.42 × 9,977.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.24x = 223,902,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,902,432.21/16,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.39

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