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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.93, 24,761.16 and 9,116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.93, 24,761.16 and 9,116.05 is: 13,673.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.93 : 24,761.16 = 9,116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.93/24,761.16 = 9,116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.93x = 24,761.16 × 9,116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.93x = 225,723,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,723,972.62/16,507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.67

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