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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.80, 24,449.70 and 9,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.80, 24,449.70 and 9,722.60 is: 14,583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.80 : 24,449.70 = 9,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.80/24,449.70 = 9,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.80x = 24,449.70 × 9,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.80x = 237,714,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,714,653.22/16,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.90

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