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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.74, 24,890.60 and 9,663.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.74, 24,890.60 and 9,663.38 is: 14,495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.74 : 24,890.60 = 9,663.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.74/24,890.60 = 9,663.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.74x = 24,890.60 × 9,663.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.74x = 240,527,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,527,225.93/16,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,495.06

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