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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.70, 24,784.65 and 9,951.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.70, 24,784.65 and 9,951.30 is: 14,907.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.70 : 24,784.65 = 9,951.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.70/24,784.65 = 9,951.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.70x = 24,784.65 × 9,951.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.70x = 246,639,487.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,639,487.55/16,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,907.46

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