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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.83, 16,036.99 and 9,924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.83, 16,036.99 and 9,924.49 is: 14,961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.83 : 16,036.99 = 9,924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.83/16,036.99 = 9,924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.83x = 16,036.99 × 9,924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.83x = 159,158,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,158,946.89/10,637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,961.60

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