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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.58, 24,695.40 and 9,064.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.58, 24,695.40 and 9,064.26 is: 13,596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.58 : 24,695.40 = 9,064.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.58/24,695.40 = 9,064.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.58x = 24,695.40 × 9,064.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.58x = 223,845,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,845,526.40/16,463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.41

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