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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.23, 24,549.59 and 8,968.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.23, 24,549.59 and 8,968.93 is: 13,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.23 : 24,549.59 = 8,968.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.23/24,549.59 = 8,968.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.23x = 24,549.59 × 8,968.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.23x = 220,183,515.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,183,515.29/16,359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.28

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