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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.80, 24,769.80 and 9,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.80, 24,769.80 and 9,951.60 is: 14,918.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.80 : 24,769.80 = 9,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.80/24,769.80 = 9,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.80x = 24,769.80 × 9,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.80x = 246,499,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,499,141.68/16,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,918.73

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