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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.71, 24,556.14 and 8,570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.71, 24,556.14 and 8,570.06 is: 12,858.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.71 : 24,556.14 = 8,570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.71/24,556.14 = 8,570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.71x = 24,556.14 × 8,570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.71x = 210,447,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,447,470.39/16,366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.26

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