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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.58, 24,696.90 and 9,065.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.58, 24,696.90 and 9,065.26 is: 13,597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.58 : 24,696.90 = 9,065.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.58/24,696.90 = 9,065.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.58x = 24,696.90 × 9,065.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.58x = 223,883,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,883,819.69/16,464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.91

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