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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.08, 24,463.20 and 12,425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.08, 24,463.20 and 12,425.92 is: 18,619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.08 : 24,463.20 = 12,425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.08/24,463.20 = 12,425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.08x = 24,463.20 × 12,425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.08x = 303,977,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,977,766.14/16,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,619.15

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