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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.48, 24,923.06 and 9,217.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.48, 24,923.06 and 9,217.85 is: 13,833.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.48 : 24,923.06 = 9,217.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.48/24,923.06 = 9,217.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.48x = 24,923.06 × 9,217.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.48x = 229,736,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,736,989.36/16,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,833.35

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