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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,454.73, 24,671.16 and 9,062.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,454.73, 24,671.16 and 9,062.67 is: 13,587.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,454.73 : 24,671.16 = 9,062.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,454.73/24,671.16 = 9,062.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,454.73x = 24,671.16 × 9,062.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,454.73x = 223,586,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,586,581.60/16,454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.98

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