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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,613.70, 24,920.55 and 9,593.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,613.70, 24,920.55 and 9,593.70 is: 14,390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,613.70 : 24,920.55 = 9,593.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,613.70/24,920.55 = 9,593.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,613.70x = 24,920.55 × 9,593.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,613.70x = 239,080,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,080,280.54/16,613.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,390.55

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