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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.30, 24,947.15 and 9,282.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.30, 24,947.15 and 9,282.53 is: 13,923.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.30 : 24,947.15 = 9,282.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.30/24,947.15 = 9,282.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.30x = 24,947.15 × 9,282.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.30x = 231,572,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,572,497.14/16,631.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.90

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