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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.56, 24,411.67 and 12,349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.56, 24,411.67 and 12,349.92 is: 18,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.56 : 24,411.67 = 12,349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.56/24,411.67 = 12,349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.56x = 24,411.67 × 12,349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.56x = 301,482,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,482,180.54/16,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.75

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