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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.72, 24,547.48 and 8,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.72, 24,547.48 and 8,569 is: 12,861.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.72 : 24,547.48 = 8,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.72/24,547.48 = 8,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.72x = 24,547.48 × 8,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.72x = 210,347,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,347,356.12/16,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.57

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