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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.01, 24,550.31 and 8,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.01, 24,550.31 and 8,569 is: 12,857.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.01 : 24,550.31 = 8,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.01/24,550.31 = 8,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.01x = 24,550.31 × 8,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.01x = 210,371,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,371,563.55/16,362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,857.32

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