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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.84, 24,934.51 and 9,603.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.84, 24,934.51 and 9,603.89 is: 14,398.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.84 : 24,934.51 = 9,603.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.84/24,934.51 = 9,603.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.84x = 24,934.51 × 9,603.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.84x = 239,468,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,468,291.24/16,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,398.18

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