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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.76, 24,563.40 and 8,577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.76, 24,563.40 and 8,577.72 is: 12,870.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.76 : 24,563.40 = 8,577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.76/24,563.40 = 8,577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.76x = 24,563.40 × 8,577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.76x = 210,697,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,697,967.45/16,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,870.38

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