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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,532.94, 24,794.54 and 9,136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,532.94, 24,794.54 and 9,136.02 is: 13,701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,532.94 : 24,794.54 = 9,136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,532.94/24,794.54 = 9,136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,532.94x = 24,794.54 × 9,136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,532.94x = 226,523,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,523,413.33/16,532.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,701.34

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