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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,416, 24,632.46 and 9,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,416, 24,632.46 and 9,026.28 is: 13,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,416 : 24,632.46 = 9,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,416/24,632.46 = 9,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,416x = 24,632.46 × 9,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,416x = 222,339,481.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,339,481.05/16,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.07

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