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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,538.60, 24,807.90 and 9,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,538.60, 24,807.90 and 9,977.60 is: 14,966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,538.60 : 24,807.90 = 9,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,538.60/24,807.90 = 9,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,538.60x = 24,807.90 × 9,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,538.60x = 247,523,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,523,303.04/16,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,966.40

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