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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.42, 24,564.41 and 8,578.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.42, 24,564.41 and 8,578.41 is: 12,871.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.42 : 24,564.41 = 8,578.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.42/24,564.41 = 8,578.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.42x = 24,564.41 × 8,578.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.42x = 210,723,525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,723,525.80/16,371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,871.43

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