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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.20, 24,909.30 and 9,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.20, 24,909.30 and 9,586.20 is: 14,379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.20 : 24,909.30 = 9,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.20/24,909.30 = 9,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.20x = 24,909.30 × 9,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.20x = 238,785,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,785,531.66/16,606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,379.30

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