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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.52, 24,689.28 and 9,060.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.52, 24,689.28 and 9,060.17 is: 13,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.52 : 24,689.28 = 9,060.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.52/24,689.28 = 9,060.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.52x = 24,689.28 × 9,060.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.52x = 223,688,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,688,989.60/16,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.25

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