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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.48, 22,493.64 and 9,926.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.48, 22,493.64 and 9,926.37 is: 13,698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.48 : 22,493.64 = 9,926.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.48/22,493.64 = 9,926.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.48x = 22,493.64 × 9,926.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.48x = 223,280,193.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,280,193.29/16,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.61

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