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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.47, 24,718.57 and 9,072.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.47, 24,718.57 and 9,072.41 is: 13,620.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.47 : 24,718.57 = 9,072.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.47/24,718.57 = 9,072.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.47x = 24,718.57 × 9,072.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.47x = 224,256,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,256,855.38/16,464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.66

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