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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.98, 24,365.06 and 9,579.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.98, 24,365.06 and 9,579.72 is: 14,355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.98 : 24,365.06 = 9,579.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.98/24,365.06 = 9,579.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.98x = 24,365.06 × 9,579.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.98x = 233,410,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,410,452.58/16,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,355.79

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