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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,574.61, 24,862.11 and 9,193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,574.61, 24,862.11 and 9,193.47 is: 13,790.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,574.61 : 24,862.11 = 9,193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,574.61/24,862.11 = 9,193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,574.61x = 24,862.11 × 9,193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,574.61x = 228,569,062.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,569,062.42/16,574.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,790.31

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