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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.48, 24,706.64 and 9,824.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.48, 24,706.64 and 9,824.36 is: 14,699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.48 : 24,706.64 = 9,824.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.48/24,706.64 = 9,824.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.48x = 24,706.64 × 9,824.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.48x = 242,726,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,726,826.78/16,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,699.60

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