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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.58, 24,731.27 and 9,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.58, 24,731.27 and 9,084.52 is: 13,635.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.58 : 24,731.27 = 9,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.58/24,731.27 = 9,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.58x = 24,731.27 × 9,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.58x = 224,671,787.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,671,787.60/16,476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,635.83

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