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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.20, 24,993.36 and 9,735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.20, 24,993.36 and 9,735.12 is: 14,591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.20 : 24,993.36 = 9,735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.20/24,993.36 = 9,735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.20x = 24,993.36 × 9,735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.20x = 243,313,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,313,358.80/16,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,591.33

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