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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,516.98, 24,713.37 and 9,828.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,516.98, 24,713.37 and 9,828.86 is: 14,706.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,516.98 : 24,713.37 = 9,828.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,516.98/24,713.37 = 9,828.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,516.98x = 24,713.37 × 9,828.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,516.98x = 242,904,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,904,130.29/16,516.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,706.33

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