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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.11, 24,945.17 and 9,699.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.11, 24,945.17 and 9,699.75 is: 14,549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.11 : 24,945.17 = 9,699.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.11/24,945.17 = 9,699.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.11x = 24,945.17 × 9,699.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.11x = 241,961,864.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,961,864.21/16,630.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,549.63

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