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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.54, 24,556.79 and 8,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.54, 24,556.79 and 8,359.92 is: 12,541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.54 : 24,556.79 = 8,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.54/24,556.79 = 8,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.54x = 24,556.79 × 8,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.54x = 205,292,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,292,820.76/16,369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.15

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