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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.68, 24,874.98 and 9,567.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.68, 24,874.98 and 9,567.91 is: 14,355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.68 : 24,874.98 = 9,567.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.68/24,874.98 = 9,567.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.68x = 24,874.98 × 9,567.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.68x = 238,001,569.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,001,569.89/16,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,355.02

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