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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.76, 24,567.90 and 8,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.76, 24,567.90 and 8,580.72 is: 12,874.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.76 : 24,567.90 = 8,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.76/24,567.90 = 8,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.76x = 24,567.90 × 8,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.76x = 210,810,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,810,270.89/16,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,874.88

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