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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.85, 24,847.47 and 9,183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.85, 24,847.47 and 9,183.72 is: 13,775.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.85 : 24,847.47 = 9,183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.85/24,847.47 = 9,183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.85x = 24,847.47 × 9,183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.85x = 228,192,207.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,192,207.19/16,564.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,775.69

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