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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.80, 24,999.60 and 9,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.80, 24,999.60 and 9,268.40 is: 13,898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.80 : 24,999.60 = 9,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.80/24,999.60 = 9,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.80x = 24,999.60 × 9,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.80x = 231,706,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,706,292.64/16,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.10

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