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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.74, 24,731.51 and 9,084.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.74, 24,731.51 and 9,084.68 is: 13,636.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.74 : 24,731.51 = 9,084.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.74/24,731.51 = 9,084.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.74x = 24,731.51 × 9,084.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.74x = 224,677,854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,677,854.27/16,476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.06

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