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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.40, 24,545.10 and 8,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.40, 24,545.10 and 8,571.20 is: 12,856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.40 : 24,545.10 = 8,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.40/24,545.10 = 8,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.40x = 24,545.10 × 8,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.40x = 210,380,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,380,961.12/16,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,856.80

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