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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.37, 24,904.33 and 9,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.37, 24,904.33 and 9,215.44 is: 13,801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.37 : 24,904.33 = 9,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.37/24,904.33 = 9,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.37x = 24,904.33 × 9,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.37x = 229,504,358.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,504,358.86/16,629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.15

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