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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.72, 24,886.24 and 9,190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.72, 24,886.24 and 9,190.48 is: 13,776.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.72 : 24,886.24 = 9,190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.72/24,886.24 = 9,190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.72x = 24,886.24 × 9,190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.72x = 228,716,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,716,491.00/16,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.67

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