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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.18, 24,926.08 and 9,598.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.18, 24,926.08 and 9,598.25 is: 14,389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.18 : 24,926.08 = 9,598.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.18/24,926.08 = 9,598.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.18x = 24,926.08 × 9,598.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.18x = 239,246,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,246,747.36/16,626.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,389.76

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