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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.27, 24,428.74 and 12,964.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.27, 24,428.74 and 12,964.07 is: 19,449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.27 : 24,428.74 = 12,964.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.27/24,428.74 = 12,964.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.27x = 24,428.74 × 12,964.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.27x = 316,695,789.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,695,789.43/16,283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,449.15

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