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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.78, 24,925.42 and 9,232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.78, 24,925.42 and 9,232.38 is: 13,819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.78 : 24,925.42 = 9,232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.78/24,925.42 = 9,232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.78x = 24,925.42 × 9,232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.78x = 230,120,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,120,960.64/16,651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.60

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