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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.93, 24,673.61 and 9,875.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.93, 24,673.61 and 9,875.69 is: 14,817.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.93 : 24,673.61 = 9,875.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.93/24,673.61 = 9,875.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.93x = 24,673.61 × 9,875.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.93x = 243,668,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,668,935.85/16,444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,817.27

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