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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.60, 24,868.71 and 9,998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.60, 24,868.71 and 9,998.73 is: 14,995.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.60 : 24,868.71 = 9,998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.60/24,868.71 = 9,998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.60x = 24,868.71 × 9,998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.60x = 248,655,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,655,516.74/16,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,995.87

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