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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.76, 24,560.44 and 8,575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.76, 24,560.44 and 8,575.76 is: 12,867.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.76 : 24,560.44 = 8,575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.76/24,560.44 = 8,575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.76x = 24,560.44 × 8,575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.76x = 210,624,438.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,624,438.93/16,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,867.46

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