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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.76, 24,551.44 and 8,569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.76, 24,551.44 and 8,569.76 is: 12,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.76 : 24,551.44 = 8,569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.76/24,551.44 = 8,569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.76x = 24,551.44 × 8,569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.76x = 210,399,948.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,399,948.45/16,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.46

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