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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,574.60, 24,861.90 and 9,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,574.60, 24,861.90 and 9,997.40 is: 14,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,574.60 : 24,861.90 = 9,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,574.60/24,861.90 = 9,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,574.60x = 24,861.90 × 9,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,574.60x = 248,554,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,554,359.06/16,574.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.10

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