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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.54, 24,867.38 and 9,579.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.54, 24,867.38 and 9,579.86 is: 14,354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.54 : 24,867.38 = 9,579.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.54/24,867.38 = 9,579.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.54x = 24,867.38 × 9,579.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.54x = 238,226,018.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,226,018.97/16,595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,354.82

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