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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,496.08, 22,764.24 and 9,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,496.08, 22,764.24 and 9,421.84 is: 13,001.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,496.08 : 22,764.24 = 9,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,496.08/22,764.24 = 9,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,496.08x = 22,764.24 × 9,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,496.08x = 214,481,027.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,481,027.00/16,496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.94

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