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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.65, 24,796.02 and 9,858.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.65, 24,796.02 and 9,858.13 is: 14,806.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.65 : 24,796.02 = 9,858.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.65/24,796.02 = 9,858.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.65x = 24,796.02 × 9,858.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.65x = 244,442,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,442,388.64/16,508.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,806.93

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