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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,018.80, 23,996.36 and 12,539.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,018.80, 23,996.36 and 12,539.76 is: 18,784.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,018.80 : 23,996.36 = 12,539.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,018.80/23,996.36 = 12,539.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,018.80x = 23,996.36 × 12,539.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,018.80x = 300,908,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,908,595.27/16,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,784.72

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