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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.65, 24,930.56 and 9,223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.65, 24,930.56 and 9,223.45 is: 13,843.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.65 : 24,930.56 = 9,223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.65/24,930.56 = 9,223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.65x = 24,930.56 × 9,223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.65x = 229,945,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,945,773.63/16,610.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.27

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