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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.94, 24,567.17 and 8,980.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.94, 24,567.17 and 8,980.59 is: 13,476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.94 : 24,567.17 = 8,980.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.94/24,567.17 = 8,980.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.94x = 24,567.17 × 8,980.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.94x = 220,627,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,627,681.23/16,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,476.79

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