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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.84, 24,796.32 and 9,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.84, 24,796.32 and 9,876.94 is: 14,817.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.84 : 24,796.32 = 9,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.84/24,796.32 = 9,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.84x = 24,796.32 × 9,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.84x = 244,911,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,911,764.86/16,528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,817.24

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