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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.74, 24,726.82 and 9,108.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.74, 24,726.82 and 9,108.97 is: 13,640.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.74 : 24,726.82 = 9,108.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.74/24,726.82 = 9,108.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.74x = 24,726.82 × 9,108.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.74x = 225,235,692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,235,692.40/16,512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.12

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