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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.92, 24,825.44 and 9,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.92, 24,825.44 and 9,173.76 is: 13,747.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.92 : 24,825.44 = 9,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.92/24,825.44 = 9,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.92x = 24,825.44 × 9,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.92x = 227,742,628.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,742,628.45/16,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.66

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