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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.96, 24,555.02 and 8,569.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.96, 24,555.02 and 8,569.31 is: 12,857.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.96 : 24,555.02 = 8,569.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.96/24,555.02 = 8,569.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.96x = 24,555.02 × 8,569.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.96x = 210,419,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,419,412.81/16,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,857.14

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