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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,643.10, 24,902.13 and 9,954.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,643.10, 24,902.13 and 9,954.99 is: 14,895.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,643.10 : 24,902.13 = 9,954.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,643.10/24,902.13 = 9,954.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,643.10x = 24,902.13 × 9,954.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,643.10x = 247,900,455.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,900,455.13/16,643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,895.09

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