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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.49, 22,493.64 and 9,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.49, 22,493.64 and 9,926.36 is: 13,698.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.49 : 22,493.64 = 9,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.49/22,493.64 = 9,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.49x = 22,493.64 × 9,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.49x = 223,279,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,279,968.35/16,299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.59

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