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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.60, 24,761.40 and 9,930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.60, 24,761.40 and 9,930.40 is: 14,895.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.60 : 24,761.40 = 9,930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.60/24,761.40 = 9,930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.60x = 24,761.40 × 9,930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.60x = 245,890,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,890,606.56/16,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,895.60

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