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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.80, 24,889.12 and 9,920.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.80, 24,889.12 and 9,920.16 is: 14,899.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.80 : 24,889.12 = 9,920.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.80/24,889.12 = 9,920.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.80x = 24,889.12 × 9,920.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.80x = 246,904,052.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,904,052.66/16,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,899.95

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