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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,506.93, 24,759.66 and 9,115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,506.93, 24,759.66 and 9,115.05 is: 13,672.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,506.93 : 24,759.66 = 9,115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,506.93/24,759.66 = 9,115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,506.93x = 24,759.66 × 9,115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,506.93x = 225,685,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,685,538.88/16,506.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,672.17

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