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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.72, 24,422.28 and 12,582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.72, 24,422.28 and 12,582.04 is: 18,816.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.72 : 24,422.28 = 12,582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.72/24,422.28 = 12,582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.72x = 24,422.28 × 12,582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.72x = 307,282,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,282,103.85/16,330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,816.20

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