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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.56, 24,757.46 and 9,845.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.56, 24,757.46 and 9,845.92 is: 14,766.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.56 : 24,757.46 = 9,845.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.56/24,757.46 = 9,845.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.56x = 24,757.46 × 9,845.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.56x = 243,759,797.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,759,797.55/16,507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,766.56

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