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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.98, 24,892.62 and 9,192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.98, 24,892.62 and 9,192.46 is: 13,793.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.98 : 24,892.62 = 9,192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.98/24,892.62 = 9,192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.98x = 24,892.62 × 9,192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.98x = 228,824,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,824,413.65/16,588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.76

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