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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.74, 24,900.39 and 9,212.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.74, 24,900.39 and 9,212.81 is: 13,797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.74 : 24,900.39 = 9,212.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.74/24,900.39 = 9,212.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.74x = 24,900.39 × 9,212.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.74x = 229,402,624.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,402,624.25/16,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,797.21

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