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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.73, 24,666.66 and 9,059.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.73, 24,666.66 and 9,059.67 is: 13,583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.73 : 24,666.66 = 9,059.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.73/24,666.66 = 9,059.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.73x = 24,666.66 × 9,059.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.73x = 223,471,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,471,799.60/16,451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.48

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