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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.77, 24,708.86 and 9,454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.77, 24,708.86 and 9,454.59 is: 14,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.77 : 24,708.86 = 9,454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.77/24,708.86 = 9,454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.77x = 24,708.86 × 9,454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.77x = 233,612,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,612,140.67/16,475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.13

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