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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,517.98, 24,714.87 and 9,829.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,517.98, 24,714.87 and 9,829.86 is: 14,707.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,517.98 : 24,714.87 = 9,829.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,517.98/24,714.87 = 9,829.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,517.98x = 24,714.87 × 9,829.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,517.98x = 242,943,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,943,712.02/16,517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,707.83

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