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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.58, 24,849.26 and 9,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.58, 24,849.26 and 9,903.72 is: 14,839.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.58 : 24,849.26 = 9,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.58/24,849.26 = 9,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.58x = 24,849.26 × 9,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.58x = 246,100,113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,100,113.25/16,583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,839.99

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