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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.82, 24,556.05 and 9,798.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.82, 24,556.05 and 9,798.84 is: 14,698.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.82 : 24,556.05 = 9,798.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.82/24,556.05 = 9,798.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.82x = 24,556.05 × 9,798.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.82x = 240,620,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,620,804.98/16,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,698.15

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