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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.07, 24,549.75 and 8,964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.07, 24,549.75 and 8,964.72 is: 13,449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.07 : 24,549.75 = 8,964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.07/24,549.75 = 8,964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.07x = 24,549.75 × 8,964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.07x = 220,081,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,081,634.82/16,364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,449.08

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