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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.39, 24,853.47 and 7,209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.39, 24,853.47 and 7,209.41 is: 10,813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.39 : 24,853.47 = 7,209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.39/24,853.47 = 7,209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.39x = 24,853.47 × 7,209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.39x = 179,178,824.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,178,824.09/16,569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,813.85

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