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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.14, 24,940.53 and 9,617.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.14, 24,940.53 and 9,617.70 is: 14,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.14 : 24,940.53 = 9,617.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.14/24,940.53 = 9,617.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.14x = 24,940.53 × 9,617.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.14x = 239,870,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,870,535.38/16,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,426.45

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