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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.87, 22,490.02 and 9,923.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.87, 22,490.02 and 9,923.73 is: 13,694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.87 : 22,490.02 = 9,923.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.87/22,490.02 = 9,923.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.87x = 22,490.02 × 9,923.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.87x = 223,184,898.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,184,898.58/16,296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,694.96

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