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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.36, 24,992.70 and 9,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.36, 24,992.70 and 9,266.28 is: 13,903.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.36 : 24,992.70 = 9,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.36/24,992.70 = 9,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.36x = 24,992.70 × 9,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.36x = 231,589,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,589,356.16/16,656.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.96

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