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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.94, 24,565.67 and 8,979.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.94, 24,565.67 and 8,979.59 is: 13,475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.94 : 24,565.67 = 8,979.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.94/24,565.67 = 8,979.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.94x = 24,565.67 × 8,979.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.94x = 220,589,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,589,599.78/16,369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.28

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