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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.60, 24,498.90 and 9,755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.60, 24,498.90 and 9,755.40 is: 14,633.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.60 : 24,498.90 = 9,755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.60/24,498.90 = 9,755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.60x = 24,498.90 × 9,755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.60x = 238,996,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,996,569.06/16,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,633.10

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