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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.20, 24,812.40 and 9,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.20, 24,812.40 and 9,969.80 is: 14,935.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.20 : 24,812.40 = 9,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.20/24,812.40 = 9,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.20x = 24,812.40 × 9,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.20x = 247,374,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,374,665.52/16,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,935.20

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