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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.19, 24,972.88 and 9,246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.19, 24,972.88 and 9,246.03 is: 13,874.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.19 : 24,972.88 = 9,246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.19/24,972.88 = 9,246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.19x = 24,972.88 × 9,246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.19x = 230,899,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,899,997.67/16,642.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,874.38

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