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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.56, 24,989.96 and 9,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.56, 24,989.96 and 9,257.40 is: 13,891.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.56 : 24,989.96 = 9,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.56/24,989.96 = 9,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.56x = 24,989.96 × 9,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.56x = 231,342,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,342,055.70/16,653.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,891.45

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