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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.20, 24,926.40 and 9,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.20, 24,926.40 and 9,230.40 is: 13,827.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.20 : 24,926.40 = 9,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.20/24,926.40 = 9,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.20x = 24,926.40 × 9,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.20x = 230,080,642.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,080,642.56/16,639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.63

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