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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.51, 24,881.90 and 9,555.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.51, 24,881.90 and 9,555.57 is: 14,331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.51 : 24,881.90 = 9,555.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.51/24,881.90 = 9,555.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.51x = 24,881.90 × 9,555.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.51x = 237,760,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,760,689.41/16,590.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,331.13

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