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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.96, 24,961.80 and 9,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.96, 24,961.80 and 9,994.88 is: 14,954.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.96 : 24,961.80 = 9,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.96/24,961.80 = 9,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.96x = 24,961.80 × 9,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.96x = 249,490,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,490,195.58/16,682.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,954.79

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