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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.08, 24,464.70 and 12,426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.08, 24,464.70 and 12,426.92 is: 18,620.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.08 : 24,464.70 = 12,426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.08/24,464.70 = 12,426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.08x = 24,464.70 × 12,426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.08x = 304,020,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,020,869.72/16,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.65

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