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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.20, 24,994.80 and 9,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.20, 24,994.80 and 9,643.20 is: 14,464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.20 : 24,994.80 = 9,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.20/24,994.80 = 9,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.20x = 24,994.80 × 9,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.20x = 241,029,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,029,855.36/16,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,464.80

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