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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,613.64, 24,920.28 and 9,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,613.64, 24,920.28 and 9,604.20 is: 14,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,613.64 : 24,920.28 = 9,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,613.64/24,920.28 = 9,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,613.64x = 24,920.28 × 9,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,613.64x = 239,339,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,339,353.18/16,613.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,406.20

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