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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.69, 22,494.51 and 9,928.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.69, 22,494.51 and 9,928.68 is: 13,697.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.69 : 22,494.51 = 9,928.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.69/22,494.51 = 9,928.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.69x = 22,494.51 × 9,928.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.69x = 223,340,707.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,340,707.19/16,304.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.94

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