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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.89, 24,909.08 and 9,943.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.89, 24,909.08 and 9,943.08 is: 14,918.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.89 : 24,909.08 = 9,943.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.89/24,909.08 = 9,943.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.89x = 24,909.08 × 9,943.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.89x = 247,672,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,672,830.28/16,601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,918.35

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