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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.58, 24,850.76 and 9,904.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.58, 24,850.76 and 9,904.72 is: 14,841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.58 : 24,850.76 = 9,904.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.58/24,850.76 = 9,904.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.58x = 24,850.76 × 9,904.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.58x = 246,139,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,139,819.59/16,584.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,841.49

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