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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.77, 24,911.94 and 9,094.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.77, 24,911.94 and 9,094.86 is: 13,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.77 : 24,911.94 = 9,094.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.77/24,911.94 = 9,094.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.77x = 24,911.94 × 9,094.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.77x = 226,570,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,570,606.63/16,609.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.80

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