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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.60, 24,921.26 and 9,946.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.60, 24,921.26 and 9,946.06 is: 14,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.60 : 24,921.26 = 9,946.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.60/24,921.26 = 9,946.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.60x = 24,921.26 × 9,946.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.60x = 247,868,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,868,347.24/16,610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,922.30

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