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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.80, 24,785.40 and 9,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.80, 24,785.40 and 9,934.80 is: 14,902.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.80 : 24,785.40 = 9,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.80/24,785.40 = 9,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.80x = 24,785.40 × 9,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.80x = 246,237,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,237,991.92/16,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.92

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