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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.06, 24,467.13 and 12,564.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.06, 24,467.13 and 12,564.23 is: 18,828.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.06 : 24,467.13 = 12,564.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.06/24,467.13 = 12,564.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.06x = 24,467.13 × 12,564.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.06x = 307,410,526.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,410,526.42/16,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.29

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