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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.85, 24,845.91 and 9,552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.85, 24,845.91 and 9,552.18 is: 14,306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.85 : 24,845.91 = 9,552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.85/24,845.91 = 9,552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.85x = 24,845.91 × 9,552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.85x = 237,332,602.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,332,602.77/16,588.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.75

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