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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.52, 24,923.28 and 9,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.52, 24,923.28 and 9,606.24 is: 14,409.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.52 : 24,923.28 = 9,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.52/24,923.28 = 9,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.52x = 24,923.28 × 9,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.52x = 239,419,009.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,419,009.27/16,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,409.36

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