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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.86, 24,926.63 and 9,220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.86, 24,926.63 and 9,220.23 is: 13,836.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.86 : 24,926.63 = 9,220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.86/24,926.63 = 9,220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.86x = 24,926.63 × 9,220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.86x = 229,829,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,829,261.72/16,609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,836.92

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