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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.08, 24,998.40 and 9,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.08, 24,998.40 and 9,732 is: 14,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.08 : 24,998.40 = 9,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.08/24,998.40 = 9,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.08x = 24,998.40 × 9,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.08x = 243,284,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,284,428.80/16,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.33

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