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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.85, 24,675.98 and 9,056.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.85, 24,675.98 and 9,056.79 is: 13,586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.85 : 24,675.98 = 9,056.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.85/24,675.98 = 9,056.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.85x = 24,675.98 × 9,056.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.85x = 223,485,123.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,485,123.62/16,448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,586.67

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