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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.91, 22,487.48 and 9,924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.91, 22,487.48 and 9,924.24 is: 13,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.91 : 22,487.48 = 9,924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.91/22,487.48 = 9,924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.91x = 22,487.48 × 9,924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.91x = 223,171,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,171,036.08/16,293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.60

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