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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,513.62, 24,728.13 and 9,109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,513.62, 24,728.13 and 9,109.84 is: 13,641.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,513.62 : 24,728.13 = 9,109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,513.62/24,728.13 = 9,109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,513.62x = 24,728.13 × 9,109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,513.62x = 225,269,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,269,307.80/16,513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,641.42

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