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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.68, 24,941.24 and 9,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.68, 24,941.24 and 9,618.24 is: 14,427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.68 : 24,941.24 = 9,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.68/24,941.24 = 9,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.68x = 24,941.24 × 9,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.68x = 239,890,832.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,890,832.22/16,627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,427.20

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