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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.06, 24,468.63 and 12,565.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.06, 24,468.63 and 12,565.23 is: 18,829.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.06 : 24,468.63 = 12,565.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.06/24,468.63 = 12,565.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.06x = 24,468.63 × 12,565.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.06x = 307,453,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,453,963.73/16,328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,829.79

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