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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.40, 24,552.60 and 8,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.40, 24,552.60 and 8,995.60 is: 13,493.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.40 : 24,552.60 = 8,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.40/24,552.60 = 8,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.40x = 24,552.60 × 8,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.40x = 220,865,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,865,368.56/16,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,493.40

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