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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,499.19, 24,744.99 and 9,837.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,499.19, 24,744.99 and 9,837.57 is: 14,754.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,499.19 : 24,744.99 = 9,837.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,499.19/24,744.99 = 9,837.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,499.19x = 24,744.99 × 9,837.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,499.19x = 243,430,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,430,571.27/16,499.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,754.09

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