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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.69, 24,926.82 and 9,598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.69, 24,926.82 and 9,598.76 is: 14,390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.69 : 24,926.82 = 9,598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.69/24,926.82 = 9,598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.69x = 24,926.82 × 9,598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.69x = 239,266,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,266,438.11/16,626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,390.50

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