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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.17, 24,841.56 and 9,213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.17, 24,841.56 and 9,213.54 is: 13,785.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.17 : 24,841.56 = 9,213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.17/24,841.56 = 9,213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.17x = 24,841.56 × 9,213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.17x = 228,878,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,878,706.72/16,603.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,785.24

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