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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.65, 24,926.06 and 9,220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.65, 24,926.06 and 9,220.45 is: 13,838.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.65 : 24,926.06 = 9,220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.65/24,926.06 = 9,220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.65x = 24,926.06 × 9,220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.65x = 229,829,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,829,489.93/16,607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.77

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