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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.52, 24,772.97 and 9,406.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.52, 24,772.97 and 9,406.96 is: 14,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.52 : 24,772.97 = 9,406.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.52/24,772.97 = 9,406.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.52x = 24,772.97 × 9,406.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.52x = 233,038,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,038,299.46/16,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,104.29

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