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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.60, 24,863.10 and 9,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.60, 24,863.10 and 9,996.20 is: 15,005.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.60 : 24,863.10 = 9,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.60/24,863.10 = 9,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.60x = 24,863.10 × 9,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.60x = 248,536,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,536,520.22/16,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,005.89

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