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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.06, 24,779.73 and 9,126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.06, 24,779.73 and 9,126.14 is: 13,686.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.06 : 24,779.73 = 9,126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.06/24,779.73 = 9,126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.06x = 24,779.73 × 9,126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.06x = 226,143,285.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,143,285.14/16,523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,686.53

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