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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.70, 24,765.42 and 9,133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.70, 24,765.42 and 9,133.27 is: 13,686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.70 : 24,765.42 = 9,133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.70/24,765.42 = 9,133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.70x = 24,765.42 × 9,133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.70x = 226,189,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,189,239.86/16,526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,686.29

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