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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.28, 24,943.49 and 9,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.28, 24,943.49 and 9,232.08 is: 13,856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.28 : 24,943.49 = 9,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.28/24,943.49 = 9,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.28x = 24,943.49 × 9,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.28x = 230,280,295.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,280,295.16/16,619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,856.21

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