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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,641.70, 24,930.15 and 9,232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,641.70, 24,930.15 and 9,232.90 is: 13,831.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,641.70 : 24,930.15 = 9,232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,641.70/24,930.15 = 9,232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,641.70x = 24,930.15 × 9,232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,641.70x = 230,177,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,177,581.94/16,641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,831.37

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