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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.92, 24,919.32 and 9,231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.92, 24,919.32 and 9,231.68 is: 13,838.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.92 : 24,919.32 = 9,231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.92/24,919.32 = 9,231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.92x = 24,919.32 × 9,231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.92x = 230,047,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,047,188.06/16,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.32

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