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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.89, 24,910.58 and 9,944.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.89, 24,910.58 and 9,944.08 is: 14,919.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.89 : 24,910.58 = 9,944.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.89/24,910.58 = 9,944.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.89x = 24,910.58 × 9,944.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.89x = 247,712,800.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,712,800.37/16,602.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,919.86

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