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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.78, 24,964.61 and 9,245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.78, 24,964.61 and 9,245.54 is: 13,874.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.78 : 24,964.61 = 9,245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.78/24,964.61 = 9,245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.78x = 24,964.61 × 9,245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.78x = 230,811,316.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,811,316.52/16,635.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,874.39

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