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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.84, 24,566.54 and 9,805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.84, 24,566.54 and 9,805.84 is: 14,708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.84 : 24,566.54 = 9,805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.84/24,566.54 = 9,805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.84x = 24,566.54 × 9,805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.84x = 240,895,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,895,560.59/16,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,708.63

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