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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.86, 24,554.96 and 8,970.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.86, 24,554.96 and 8,970.29 is: 13,455.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.86 : 24,554.96 = 8,970.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.86/24,554.96 = 8,970.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.86x = 24,554.96 × 8,970.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.86x = 220,265,258.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,265,258.81/16,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.53

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