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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.58, 24,559.04 and 8,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.58, 24,559.04 and 8,973 is: 13,459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.58 : 24,559.04 = 8,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.58/24,559.04 = 8,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.58x = 24,559.04 × 8,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.58x = 220,368,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,368,265.92/16,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.59

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