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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,356.90, 24,546.09 and 8,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,356.90, 24,546.09 and 8,966.52 is: 13,455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.90 : 24,546.09 = 8,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.90/24,546.09 = 8,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.90x = 24,546.09 × 8,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.90x = 220,093,006.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,093,006.91/16,356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.67

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