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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.60, 24,860.40 and 9,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.60, 24,860.40 and 9,996.40 is: 14,994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.60 : 24,860.40 = 9,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.60/24,860.40 = 9,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.60x = 24,860.40 × 9,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.60x = 248,514,502.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,514,502.56/16,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,994.60

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