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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,620.44, 24,941.43 and 9,951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,620.44, 24,941.43 and 9,951.92 is: 14,934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620.44 : 24,941.43 = 9,951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620.44/24,941.43 = 9,951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620.44x = 24,941.43 × 9,951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620.44x = 248,214,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,214,991.34/16,620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,934.33

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