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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.16, 24,558.30 and 8,970.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.16, 24,558.30 and 8,970.54 is: 13,457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.16 : 24,558.30 = 8,970.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.16/24,558.30 = 8,970.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.16x = 24,558.30 × 8,970.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.16x = 220,301,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,301,212.48/16,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.49

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