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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.72, 24,541.48 and 8,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.72, 24,541.48 and 8,565 is: 12,855.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.72 : 24,541.48 = 8,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.72/24,541.48 = 8,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.72x = 24,541.48 × 8,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.72x = 210,197,776.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,197,776.20/16,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,855.57

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