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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.13, 24,966.41 and 9,295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.13, 24,966.41 and 9,295.34 is: 13,943.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.13 : 24,966.41 = 9,295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.13/24,966.41 = 9,295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.13x = 24,966.41 × 9,295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.13x = 232,071,098.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,071,098.22/16,644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.12

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