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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.06, 24,676.79 and 9,877.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.06, 24,676.79 and 9,877.83 is: 14,820.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.06 : 24,676.79 = 9,877.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.06/24,676.79 = 9,877.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.06x = 24,676.79 × 9,877.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.06x = 243,752,963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,752,963.79/16,447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,820.46

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