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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.09, 24,829.85 and 9,908.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.09, 24,829.85 and 9,908.51 is: 14,850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.09 : 24,829.85 = 9,908.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.09/24,829.85 = 9,908.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.09x = 24,829.85 × 9,908.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.09x = 246,026,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,026,717.65/16,567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,850.33

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