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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,539.93, 24,809.90 and 9,610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,539.93, 24,809.90 and 9,610.65 is: 14,415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,539.93 : 24,809.90 = 9,610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,539.93/24,809.90 = 9,610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,539.93x = 24,809.90 × 9,610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,539.93x = 238,439,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,439,217.38/16,539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,415.98

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