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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.02, 24,950.13 and 9,230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.02, 24,950.13 and 9,230.86 is: 13,851.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.02 : 24,950.13 = 9,230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.02/24,950.13 = 9,230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.02x = 24,950.13 × 9,230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.02x = 230,311,153.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,311,153.58/16,627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,851.62

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