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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,499.08, 24,761.58 and 9,108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,499.08, 24,761.58 and 9,108.64 is: 13,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,499.08 : 24,761.58 = 9,108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,499.08/24,761.58 = 9,108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,499.08x = 24,761.58 × 9,108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,499.08x = 225,544,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,544,318.05/16,499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.11

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