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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.97, 24,831.30 and 9,914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.97, 24,831.30 and 9,914.32 is: 14,846.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.97 : 24,831.30 = 9,914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.97/24,831.30 = 9,914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.97x = 24,831.30 × 9,914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.97x = 246,185,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,185,454.22/16,581.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,846.57

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