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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.56, 24,811.96 and 9,147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.56, 24,811.96 and 9,147.64 is: 13,718.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.56 : 24,811.96 = 9,147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.56/24,811.96 = 9,147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.56x = 24,811.96 × 9,147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.56x = 226,970,877.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,970,877.77/16,544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,718.76

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