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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.22, 24,985.84 and 9,726.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.22, 24,985.84 and 9,726.98 is: 14,590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.22 : 24,985.84 = 9,726.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.22/24,985.84 = 9,726.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.22x = 24,985.84 × 9,726.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.22x = 243,036,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,036,765.96/16,657.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.48

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