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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.76, 24,718.79 and 9,077.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.76, 24,718.79 and 9,077.41 is: 13,618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.76 : 24,718.79 = 9,077.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.76/24,718.79 = 9,077.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.76x = 24,718.79 × 9,077.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.76x = 224,382,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,382,484.35/16,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.12

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