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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.40, 24,985.10 and 9,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.40, 24,985.10 and 9,624.20 is: 14,433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.40 : 24,985.10 = 9,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.40/24,985.10 = 9,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.40x = 24,985.10 × 9,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.40x = 240,461,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,461,599.42/16,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,433.99

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