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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.40, 24,925.68 and 9,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.40, 24,925.68 and 9,220.20 is: 13,838.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.40 : 24,925.68 = 9,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.40/24,925.68 = 9,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.40x = 24,925.68 × 9,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.40x = 229,819,754.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,819,754.74/16,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.39

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