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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,486.59, 24,736.74 and 9,090.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,486.59, 24,736.74 and 9,090.45 is: 13,639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,486.59 : 24,736.74 = 9,090.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,486.59/24,736.74 = 9,090.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,486.59x = 24,736.74 × 9,090.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,486.59x = 224,868,098.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,868,098.13/16,486.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,639.45

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