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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.59, 24,970.68 and 9,247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.59, 24,970.68 and 9,247.33 is: 13,870.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.59 : 24,970.68 = 9,247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.59/24,970.68 = 9,247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.59x = 24,970.68 × 9,247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.59x = 230,912,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,912,149.50/16,647.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,870.60

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