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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.88, 24,665.50 and 9,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.88, 24,665.50 and 9,049.80 is: 13,576.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.88 : 24,665.50 = 9,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.88/24,665.50 = 9,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.88x = 24,665.50 × 9,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.88x = 223,217,841.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,217,841.90/16,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,576.18

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