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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,457.58, 24,686.37 and 9,058.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,457.58, 24,686.37 and 9,058.23 is: 13,587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,457.58 : 24,686.37 = 9,058.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,457.58/24,686.37 = 9,058.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,457.58x = 24,686.37 × 9,058.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,457.58x = 223,614,817.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,614,817.33/16,457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.35

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