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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.08, 24,688.62 and 9,059.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.08, 24,688.62 and 9,059.73 is: 13,589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.08 : 24,688.62 = 9,059.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.08/24,688.62 = 9,059.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.08x = 24,688.62 × 9,059.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.08x = 223,672,231.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,672,231.27/16,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,589.60

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