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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.20, 24,786.60 and 9,993.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.20, 24,786.60 and 9,993.10 is: 14,955.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.20 : 24,786.60 = 9,993.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.20/24,786.60 = 9,993.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.20x = 24,786.60 × 9,993.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.20x = 247,694,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,694,972.46/16,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,955.44

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