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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.70, 24,844.65 and 9,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.70, 24,844.65 and 9,991.30 is: 14,967.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.70 : 24,844.65 = 9,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.70/24,844.65 = 9,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.70x = 24,844.65 × 9,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.70x = 248,230,351.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,230,351.55/16,584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,967.43

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