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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.80, 24,768.30 and 9,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.80, 24,768.30 and 9,950.60 is: 14,917.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.80 : 24,768.30 = 9,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.80/24,768.30 = 9,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.80x = 24,768.30 × 9,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.80x = 246,459,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,459,445.98/16,521.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,917.23

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