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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.48, 24,808.08 and 9,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.48, 24,808.08 and 9,034.96 is: 13,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.48 : 24,808.08 = 9,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.48/24,808.08 = 9,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.48x = 24,808.08 × 9,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.48x = 224,140,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,140,010.48/16,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.02

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