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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,636.82, 24,915.45 and 9,595.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,636.82, 24,915.45 and 9,595.49 is: 14,370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,636.82 : 24,915.45 = 9,595.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,636.82/24,915.45 = 9,595.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,636.82x = 24,915.45 × 9,595.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,636.82x = 239,075,855.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,075,855.47/16,636.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,370.29

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