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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.62, 24,746.10 and 9,121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.62, 24,746.10 and 9,121.86 is: 13,659.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.62 : 24,746.10 = 9,121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.62/24,746.10 = 9,121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.62x = 24,746.10 × 9,121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.62x = 225,730,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,730,459.75/16,525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.42

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