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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.52, 24,905.28 and 9,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.52, 24,905.28 and 9,594.24 is: 14,391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.52 : 24,905.28 = 9,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.52/24,905.28 = 9,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.52x = 24,905.28 × 9,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.52x = 238,947,233.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,947,233.59/16,603.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,391.36

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