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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.66, 24,849.57 and 8,774.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.66, 24,849.57 and 8,774.22 is: 13,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.66 : 24,849.57 = 8,774.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.66/24,849.57 = 8,774.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.66x = 24,849.57 × 8,774.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.66x = 218,035,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,035,594.09/16,569.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.72

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