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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,477.92, 24,705.36 and 9,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,477.92, 24,705.36 and 9,906.72 is: 14,853.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,477.92 : 24,705.36 = 9,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,477.92/24,705.36 = 9,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,477.92x = 24,705.36 × 9,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,477.92x = 244,749,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,749,084.02/16,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,853.15

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