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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.34, 24,754.68 and 9,936.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.34, 24,754.68 and 9,936.03 is: 14,896.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.34 : 24,754.68 = 9,936.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.34/24,754.68 = 9,936.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.34x = 24,754.68 × 9,936.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.34x = 245,963,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,963,243.12/16,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,896.63

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