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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.06, 24,776.73 and 9,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.06, 24,776.73 and 9,124.14 is: 13,683.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.06 : 24,776.73 = 9,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.06/24,776.73 = 9,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.06x = 24,776.73 × 9,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.06x = 226,066,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,066,353.26/16,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.53

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