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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,632.84, 24,936.01 and 9,604.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,632.84, 24,936.01 and 9,604.89 is: 14,399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,632.84 : 24,936.01 = 9,604.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,632.84/24,936.01 = 9,604.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,632.84x = 24,936.01 × 9,604.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,632.84x = 239,507,633.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,507,633.09/16,632.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,399.68

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