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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.45, 24,856.77 and 9,099.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.45, 24,856.77 and 9,099.56 is: 13,619.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.45 : 24,856.77 = 9,099.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.45/24,856.77 = 9,099.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.45x = 24,856.77 × 9,099.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.45x = 226,185,766.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,185,766.29/16,607.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.53

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