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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.74, 24,674.79 and 9,876.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.74, 24,674.79 and 9,876.64 is: 14,818.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.74 : 24,674.79 = 9,876.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.74/24,674.79 = 9,876.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.74x = 24,674.79 × 9,876.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.74x = 243,704,017.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,704,017.91/16,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,818.67

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