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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,458.52, 24,687.78 and 9,059.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,458.52, 24,687.78 and 9,059.17 is: 13,588.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,458.52 : 24,687.78 = 9,059.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,458.52/24,687.78 = 9,059.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,458.52x = 24,687.78 × 9,059.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,458.52x = 223,650,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,650,700.25/16,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.75

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