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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,486.03, 24,732.69 and 9,086.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,486.03, 24,732.69 and 9,086.68 is: 13,632.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,486.03 : 24,732.69 = 9,086.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,486.03/24,732.69 = 9,086.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,486.03x = 24,732.69 × 9,086.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,486.03x = 224,738,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,738,039.57/16,486.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.03

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