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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.56, 24,767.36 and 9,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.56, 24,767.36 and 9,120 is: 13,667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.56 : 24,767.36 = 9,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.56/24,767.36 = 9,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.56x = 24,767.36 × 9,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.56x = 225,878,323.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,878,323.20/16,526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.59

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