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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.85, 24,845.36 and 9,996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.85, 24,845.36 and 9,996.50 is: 14,987.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.85 : 24,845.36 = 9,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.85/24,845.36 = 9,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.85x = 24,845.36 × 9,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.85x = 248,366,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,366,641.24/16,571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,987.26

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