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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.02, 24,389 and 12,972.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.02, 24,389 and 12,972.54 is: 19,442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.02 : 24,389 = 12,972.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.02/24,389 = 12,972.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.02x = 24,389 × 12,972.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.02x = 316,387,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,387,278.06/16,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,442.44

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