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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.71, 24,551.64 and 8,567.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.71, 24,551.64 and 8,567.06 is: 12,853.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.71 : 24,551.64 = 8,567.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.71/24,551.64 = 8,567.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.71x = 24,551.64 × 8,567.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.71x = 210,335,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,335,250.22/16,363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.76

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