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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.99, 24,675.17 and 9,876.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.99, 24,675.17 and 9,876.89 is: 14,819.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.99 : 24,675.17 = 9,876.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.99/24,675.17 = 9,876.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.99x = 24,675.17 × 9,876.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.99x = 243,713,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,713,952.12/16,445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,819.05

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