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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,492.17, 24,744.49 and 9,922.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,492.17, 24,744.49 and 9,922.97 is: 14,888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,492.17 : 24,744.49 = 9,922.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,492.17/24,744.49 = 9,922.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,492.17x = 24,744.49 × 9,922.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,492.17x = 245,538,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,538,868.99/16,492.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,888.21

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