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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.46, 24,216.66 and 9,124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.46, 24,216.66 and 9,124.17 is: 13,668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.46 : 24,216.66 = 9,124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.46/24,216.66 = 9,124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.46x = 24,216.66 × 9,124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.46x = 220,956,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,956,922.67/16,165.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.46

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