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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.26, 24,886.02 and 9,558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.26, 24,886.02 and 9,558.32 is: 14,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.26 : 24,886.02 = 9,558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.26/24,886.02 = 9,558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.26x = 24,886.02 × 9,558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.26x = 237,868,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,868,542.69/16,593.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,335.25

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