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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.61, 24,870.92 and 9,650.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.61, 24,870.92 and 9,650.25 is: 14,475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.61 : 24,870.92 = 9,650.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.61/24,870.92 = 9,650.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.61x = 24,870.92 × 9,650.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.61x = 240,010,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,010,547.48/16,580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,475.38

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