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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.16, 24,649.92 and 9,056.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.16, 24,649.92 and 9,056.28 is: 13,572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.16 : 24,649.92 = 9,056.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.16/24,649.92 = 9,056.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.16x = 24,649.92 × 9,056.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.16x = 223,236,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,236,577.50/16,448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,572.13

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