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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,509.08, 24,769.92 and 9,939.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,509.08, 24,769.92 and 9,939.92 is: 14,913.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,509.08 : 24,769.92 = 9,939.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,509.08/24,769.92 = 9,939.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,509.08x = 24,769.92 × 9,939.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,509.08x = 246,211,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,211,023.21/16,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,913.67

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