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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.23, 24,922.69 and 9,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.23, 24,922.69 and 9,217.60 is: 13,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.23 : 24,922.69 = 9,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.23/24,922.69 = 9,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.23x = 24,922.69 × 9,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.23x = 229,727,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,727,301.99/16,607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.97

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