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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,460.79, 24,683.63 and 9,062.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,460.79, 24,683.63 and 9,062.79 is: 13,590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,460.79 : 24,683.63 = 9,062.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,460.79/24,683.63 = 9,062.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,460.79x = 24,683.63 × 9,062.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,460.79x = 223,702,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,702,509.81/16,460.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.02

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