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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,492.80, 24,706.26 and 9,915.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,492.80, 24,706.26 and 9,915.42 is: 14,853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,492.80 : 24,706.26 = 9,915.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,492.80/24,706.26 = 9,915.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,492.80x = 24,706.26 × 9,915.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,492.80x = 244,972,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,972,944.53/16,492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,853.33

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