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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,495.02, 24,732.07 and 9,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,495.02, 24,732.07 and 9,104.60 is: 13,651.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,495.02 : 24,732.07 = 9,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,495.02/24,732.07 = 9,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,495.02x = 24,732.07 × 9,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,495.02x = 225,175,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,175,643.59/16,495.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.13

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