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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.54, 24,859.89 and 9,574.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.54, 24,859.89 and 9,574.86 is: 14,347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.54 : 24,859.89 = 9,574.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.54/24,859.89 = 9,574.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.54x = 24,859.89 × 9,574.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.54x = 238,029,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,029,966.37/16,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,347.33

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