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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,513.83, 24,726.99 and 9,930.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,513.83, 24,726.99 and 9,930.96 is: 14,870.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,513.83 : 24,726.99 = 9,930.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,513.83/24,726.99 = 9,930.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,513.83x = 24,726.99 × 9,930.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,513.83x = 245,562,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,562,748.61/16,513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,870.13

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