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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,456.72, 24,674.14 and 9,064.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,456.72, 24,674.14 and 9,064.68 is: 13,590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,456.72 : 24,674.14 = 9,064.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,456.72/24,674.14 = 9,064.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,456.72x = 24,674.14 × 9,064.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,456.72x = 223,663,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,663,183.38/16,456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.99

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