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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.20, 24,819.90 and 9,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.20, 24,819.90 and 9,974.80 is: 14,942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.20 : 24,819.90 = 9,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.20/24,819.90 = 9,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.20x = 24,819.90 × 9,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.20x = 247,573,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,573,538.52/16,568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,942.69

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