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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,478.67, 24,707.03 and 8,561.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,478.67, 24,707.03 and 8,561.73 is: 12,836.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,478.67 : 24,707.03 = 8,561.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,478.67/24,707.03 = 8,561.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,478.67x = 24,707.03 × 8,561.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,478.67x = 211,534,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,534,877.15/16,478.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,836.89

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