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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.16, 24,895.08 and 9,588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.16, 24,895.08 and 9,588.36 is: 14,359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.16 : 24,895.08 = 9,588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.16/24,895.08 = 9,588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.16x = 24,895.08 × 9,588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.16x = 238,702,989.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,702,989.27/16,623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,359.66

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