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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,736.98, 25,053.63 and 9,824.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,736.98, 25,053.63 and 9,824.98 is: 14,707.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,736.98 : 25,053.63 = 9,824.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,736.98/25,053.63 = 9,824.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,736.98x = 25,053.63 × 9,824.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,736.98x = 246,151,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,151,413.68/16,736.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,707.04

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