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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.70, 24,836.10 and 9,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.70, 24,836.10 and 9,996.40 is: 14,972.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.70 : 24,836.10 = 9,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.70/24,836.10 = 9,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.70x = 24,836.10 × 9,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.70x = 248,271,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,271,590.04/16,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,972.63

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