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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,561.28, 24,835.90 and 9,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,561.28, 24,835.90 and 9,070.40 is: 13,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,561.28 : 24,835.90 = 9,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,561.28/24,835.90 = 9,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,561.28x = 24,835.90 × 9,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,561.28x = 225,271,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,271,547.36/16,561.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,602.30

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