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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,636.05, 24,940.82 and 9,608.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,636.05, 24,940.82 and 9,608.09 is: 14,404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,636.05 : 24,940.82 = 9,608.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,636.05/24,940.82 = 9,608.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,636.05x = 24,940.82 × 9,608.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,636.05x = 239,633,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,633,542.55/16,636.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,404.47

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