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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.91, 24,971.70 and 9,623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.91, 24,971.70 and 9,623.46 is: 14,435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.91 : 24,971.70 = 9,623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.91/24,971.70 = 9,623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.91x = 24,971.70 × 9,623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.91x = 240,314,053.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,314,053.99/16,647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,435.09

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