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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.89, 24,560.62 and 8,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.89, 24,560.62 and 8,575.88 is: 12,867.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.89 : 24,560.62 = 8,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.89/24,560.62 = 8,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.89x = 24,560.62 × 8,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.89x = 210,628,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,628,785.60/16,368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,867.63

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