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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.49, 24,860.24 and 9,643.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.49, 24,860.24 and 9,643.13 is: 14,464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.49 : 24,860.24 = 9,643.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.49/24,860.24 = 9,643.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.49x = 24,860.24 × 9,643.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.49x = 239,730,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,730,353.63/16,573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,464.69

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