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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,474.77, 24,707.36 and 9,453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,474.77, 24,707.36 and 9,453.59 is: 14,177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474.77 : 24,707.36 = 9,453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474.77/24,707.36 = 9,453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474.77x = 24,707.36 × 9,453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474.77x = 233,573,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,573,244.17/16,474.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.63

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