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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.58, 24,854.77 and 9,551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.58, 24,854.77 and 9,551.63 is: 14,330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.58 : 24,854.77 = 9,551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.58/24,854.77 = 9,551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.58x = 24,854.77 × 9,551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.58x = 237,403,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,403,501.04/16,566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,330.27

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