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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,498.60, 24,725.44 and 9,091.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,498.60, 24,725.44 and 9,091.96 is: 13,625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,498.60 : 24,725.44 = 9,091.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,498.60/24,725.44 = 9,091.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,498.60x = 24,725.44 × 9,091.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,498.60x = 224,802,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,802,711.46/16,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.56

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