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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.79, 24,746.31 and 9,934.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.79, 24,746.31 and 9,934.25 is: 14,878.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.79 : 24,746.31 = 9,934.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.79/24,746.31 = 9,934.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.79x = 24,746.31 × 9,934.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.79x = 245,835,906.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,835,906.39/16,522.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,878.60

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