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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.62, 24,747.60 and 9,122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.62, 24,747.60 and 9,122.86 is: 13,660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.62 : 24,747.60 = 9,122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.62/24,747.60 = 9,122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.62x = 24,747.60 × 9,122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.62x = 225,768,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,768,890.14/16,526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,660.92

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