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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.33, 24,591.21 and 8,596.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.33, 24,591.21 and 8,596.32 is: 12,898.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.33 : 24,591.21 = 8,596.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.33/24,591.21 = 8,596.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.33x = 24,591.21 × 8,596.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.33x = 211,393,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,393,910.35/16,389.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.26

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