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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.89, 24,547.12 and 8,566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.89, 24,547.12 and 8,566.88 is: 12,854.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.89 : 24,547.12 = 8,566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.89/24,547.12 = 8,566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.89x = 24,547.12 × 8,566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.89x = 210,292,087.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,292,087.23/16,359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.13

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