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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.06, 24,762.70 and 9,849.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.06, 24,762.70 and 9,849.42 is: 14,771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.06 : 24,762.70 = 9,849.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.06/24,762.70 = 9,849.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.06x = 24,762.70 × 9,849.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.06x = 243,898,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,898,232.63/16,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,771.81

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