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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.40, 24,028.92 and 12,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.40, 24,028.92 and 12,567.60 is: 18,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.40 : 24,028.92 = 12,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.40/24,028.92 = 12,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.40x = 24,028.92 × 12,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.40x = 301,985,854.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,985,854.99/16,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.62

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