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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.60, 24,347.40 and 12,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.60, 24,347.40 and 12,732.40 is: 19,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.60 : 24,347.40 = 12,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.60/24,347.40 = 12,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.60x = 24,347.40 × 12,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.60x = 310,000,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,000,835.76/16,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.60

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