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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.04, 24,469.08 and 12,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.04, 24,469.08 and 12,612 is: 18,889.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.04 : 24,469.08 = 12,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.04/24,469.08 = 12,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.04x = 24,469.08 × 12,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.04x = 308,604,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,604,036.96/16,337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,889.84

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