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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.10, 24,722.32 and 9,079.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.10, 24,722.32 and 9,079.75 is: 13,621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.10 : 24,722.32 = 9,079.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.10/24,722.32 = 9,079.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.10x = 24,722.32 × 9,079.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.10x = 224,472,548.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,472,548.55/16,479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.65

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