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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.58, 24,429.22 and 12,964.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.58, 24,429.22 and 12,964.38 is: 19,449.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.58 : 24,429.22 = 12,964.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.58/24,429.22 = 12,964.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.58x = 24,429.22 × 12,964.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.58x = 316,709,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,709,626.36/16,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,449.63

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