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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.48, 24,966.76 and 9,714.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.48, 24,966.76 and 9,714.12 is: 14,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.48 : 24,966.76 = 9,714.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.48/24,966.76 = 9,714.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.48x = 24,966.76 × 9,714.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.48x = 242,530,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,530,102.65/16,644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,571.20

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