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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.21, 24,939.57 and 9,607.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.21, 24,939.57 and 9,607.23 is: 14,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.21 : 24,939.57 = 9,607.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.21/24,939.57 = 9,607.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.21x = 24,939.57 × 9,607.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.21x = 239,600,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,600,185.09/16,635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,403.20

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