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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,587.20, 24,848.40 and 9,993.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,587.20, 24,848.40 and 9,993.80 is: 14,971.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,587.20 : 24,848.40 = 9,993.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,587.20/24,848.40 = 9,993.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,587.20x = 24,848.40 × 9,993.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,587.20x = 248,329,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,329,939.92/16,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,971.18

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