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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.92, 24,920.82 and 9,232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.92, 24,920.82 and 9,232.68 is: 13,839.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.92 : 24,920.82 = 9,232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.92/24,920.82 = 9,232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.92x = 24,920.82 × 9,232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.92x = 230,085,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,085,956.40/16,624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.82

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