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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.28, 24,901.91 and 9,200.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.28, 24,901.91 and 9,200.98 is: 13,792.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.28 : 24,901.91 = 9,200.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.28/24,901.91 = 9,200.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.28x = 24,901.91 × 9,200.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.28x = 229,121,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,121,975.87/16,612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.33

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