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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.66, 24,644.62 and 9,856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.66, 24,644.62 and 9,856.56 is: 14,788.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.66 : 24,644.62 = 9,856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.66/24,644.62 = 9,856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.66x = 24,644.62 × 9,856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.66x = 242,911,175.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,911,175.71/16,425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.52

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