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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644, 24,946.56 and 9,244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644, 24,946.56 and 9,244.92 is: 13,856.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644 : 24,946.56 = 9,244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644/24,946.56 = 9,244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644x = 24,946.56 × 9,244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644x = 230,628,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,628,951.48/16,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,856.58

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