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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.59, 24,915.26 and 9,942.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.59, 24,915.26 and 9,942.05 is: 14,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.59 : 24,915.26 = 9,942.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.59/24,915.26 = 9,942.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.59x = 24,915.26 × 9,942.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.59x = 247,708,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,708,760.68/16,606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,916.29

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