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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.03, 24,022.05 and 12,475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.03, 24,022.05 and 12,475.44 is: 18,696.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.03 : 24,022.05 = 12,475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.03/24,022.05 = 12,475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.03x = 24,022.05 × 12,475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.03x = 299,685,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,685,596.67/16,029.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,696.43

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