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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.40, 24,995.60 and 9,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.40, 24,995.60 and 9,631.20 is: 14,444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.40 : 24,995.60 = 9,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.40/24,995.60 = 9,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.40x = 24,995.60 × 9,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.40x = 240,737,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,737,622.72/16,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,444.49

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