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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.90, 24,550.56 and 8,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.90, 24,550.56 and 8,969.52 is: 13,460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.90 : 24,550.56 = 8,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.90/24,550.56 = 8,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.90x = 24,550.56 × 8,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.90x = 220,206,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,206,738.93/16,359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.15

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