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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.45, 24,663.38 and 9,066.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.45, 24,663.38 and 9,066.65 is: 13,576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.45 : 24,663.38 = 9,066.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.45/24,663.38 = 9,066.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.45x = 24,663.38 × 9,066.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.45x = 223,614,065.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,614,065.63/16,470.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,576.68

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