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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.60, 24,794.40 and 9,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.60, 24,794.40 and 9,968.60 is: 14,952.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.60 : 24,794.40 = 9,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.60/24,794.40 = 9,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.60x = 24,794.40 × 9,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.60x = 247,165,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,165,455.84/16,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,952.90

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