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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.85, 24,835.47 and 9,912.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.85, 24,835.47 and 9,912.26 is: 14,855.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.85 : 24,835.47 = 9,912.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.85/24,835.47 = 9,912.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.85x = 24,835.47 × 9,912.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.85x = 246,175,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,175,511.68/16,570.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,855.94

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