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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.36, 24,439.62 and 12,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.36, 24,439.62 and 12,832.60 is: 19,247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.36 : 24,439.62 = 12,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.36/24,439.62 = 12,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.36x = 24,439.62 × 12,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.36x = 313,623,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,623,867.61/16,294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,247.39

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