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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.37, 24,729.26 and 9,110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.37, 24,729.26 and 9,110.61 is: 13,642.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.37 : 24,729.26 = 9,110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.37/24,729.26 = 9,110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.37x = 24,729.26 × 9,110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.37x = 225,298,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,298,597.90/16,514.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.58

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