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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.52, 24,908.28 and 9,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.52, 24,908.28 and 9,596.24 is: 14,394.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.52 : 24,908.28 = 9,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.52/24,908.28 = 9,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.52x = 24,908.28 × 9,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.52x = 239,025,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,025,832.87/16,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,394.36

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