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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.30, 24,976.95 and 9,252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.30, 24,976.95 and 9,252.22 is: 13,878.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.30 : 24,976.95 = 9,252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.30/24,976.95 = 9,252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.30x = 24,976.95 × 9,252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.30x = 231,092,236.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,092,236.33/16,651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.33

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