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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.56, 24,580.92 and 8,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.56, 24,580.92 and 8,595.68 is: 12,875.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.56 : 24,580.92 = 8,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.56/24,580.92 = 8,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.56x = 24,580.92 × 8,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.56x = 211,289,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,289,722.43/16,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,875.23

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