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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.28, 24,946.50 and 9,234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.28, 24,946.50 and 9,234.08 is: 13,859.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.28 : 24,946.50 = 9,234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.28/24,946.50 = 9,234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.28x = 24,946.50 × 9,234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.28x = 230,357,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,357,851.99/16,621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,859.22

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