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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.80, 24,599.91 and 9,826.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.80, 24,599.91 and 9,826.70 is: 14,743.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.80 : 24,599.91 = 9,826.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.80/24,599.91 = 9,826.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.80x = 24,599.91 × 9,826.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.80x = 241,735,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,735,935.60/16,395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,743.77

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