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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.37, 24,901.33 and 9,213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.37, 24,901.33 and 9,213.44 is: 13,798.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.37 : 24,901.33 = 9,213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.37/24,901.33 = 9,213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.37x = 24,901.33 × 9,213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.37x = 229,426,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,426,886.84/16,627.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.15

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