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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,527.70, 24,766.92 and 9,134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,527.70, 24,766.92 and 9,134.27 is: 13,687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,527.70 : 24,766.92 = 9,134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,527.70/24,766.92 = 9,134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,527.70x = 24,766.92 × 9,134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,527.70x = 226,227,734.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,227,734.35/16,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.79

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