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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.92, 24,931.32 and 9,239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.92, 24,931.32 and 9,239.68 is: 13,850.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.92 : 24,931.32 = 9,239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.92/24,931.32 = 9,239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.92x = 24,931.32 × 9,239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.92x = 230,357,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,357,418.78/16,631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.32

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