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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.76, 24,556.86 and 8,577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.76, 24,556.86 and 8,577.96 is: 12,872.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.76 : 24,556.86 = 8,577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.76/24,556.86 = 8,577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.76x = 24,556.86 × 8,577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.76x = 210,647,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,647,762.81/16,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,872.03

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