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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.34, 24,936.79 and 9,948.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.34, 24,936.79 and 9,948.81 is: 14,929.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.34 : 24,936.79 = 9,948.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.34/24,936.79 = 9,948.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.34x = 24,936.79 × 9,948.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.34x = 248,091,304.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,091,304.76/16,617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,929.67

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