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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,632.59, 24,935.63 and 9,604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,632.59, 24,935.63 and 9,604.62 is: 14,399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,632.59 : 24,935.63 = 9,604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,632.59/24,935.63 = 9,604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,632.59x = 24,935.63 × 9,604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,632.59x = 239,497,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,497,202.59/16,632.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,399.28

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