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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.24, 24,711.68 and 9,900.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.24, 24,711.68 and 9,900.96 is: 14,855.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.24 : 24,711.68 = 9,900.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.24/24,711.68 = 9,900.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.24x = 24,711.68 × 9,900.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.24x = 244,669,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,669,355.21/16,470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,855.24

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