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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.65, 24,705.68 and 9,452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.65, 24,705.68 and 9,452.46 is: 14,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.65 : 24,705.68 = 9,452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.65/24,705.68 = 9,452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.65x = 24,705.68 × 9,452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.65x = 233,529,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,529,497.36/16,473.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,175.95

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