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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.18, 24,966.50 and 9,295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.18, 24,966.50 and 9,295.41 is: 13,943.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.18 : 24,966.50 = 9,295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.18/24,966.50 = 9,295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.18x = 24,966.50 × 9,295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.18x = 232,073,853.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,073,853.77/16,644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.24

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