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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.39, 24,854.49 and 9,551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.39, 24,854.49 and 9,551.44 is: 14,329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.39 : 24,854.49 = 9,551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.39/24,854.49 = 9,551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.39x = 24,854.49 × 9,551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.39x = 237,396,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,396,159.37/16,566.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,329.98

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