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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.76, 24,553.88 and 8,575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.76, 24,553.88 and 8,575.96 is: 12,869.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.76 : 24,553.88 = 8,575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.76/24,553.88 = 8,575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.76x = 24,553.88 × 8,575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.76x = 210,573,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,573,092.72/16,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,869.04

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