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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.99, 24,265.49 and 9,246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.99, 24,265.49 and 9,246.63 is: 13,869.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.99 : 24,265.49 = 9,246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.99/24,265.49 = 9,246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.99x = 24,265.49 × 9,246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.99x = 224,374,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,374,007.80/16,176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.95

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