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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.99, 24,889.48 and 9,662.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.99, 24,889.48 and 9,662.63 is: 14,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.99 : 24,889.48 = 9,662.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.99/24,889.48 = 9,662.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.99x = 24,889.48 × 9,662.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.99x = 240,497,687.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,497,687.53/16,592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,493.94

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