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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.18, 24,924.58 and 9,597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.18, 24,924.58 and 9,597.25 is: 14,388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.18 : 24,924.58 = 9,597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.18/24,924.58 = 9,597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.18x = 24,924.58 × 9,597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.18x = 239,207,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,207,432.57/16,625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,388.26

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