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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.65, 24,374.70 and 12,556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.65, 24,374.70 and 12,556.20 is: 18,848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.65 : 24,374.70 = 12,556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.65/24,374.70 = 12,556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.65x = 24,374.70 × 12,556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.65x = 306,053,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,053,608.14/16,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.39

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