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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.20, 24,511.80 and 12,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.20, 24,511.80 and 12,404.60 is: 18,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.20 : 24,511.80 = 12,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.20/24,511.80 = 12,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.20x = 24,511.80 × 12,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.20x = 304,059,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,059,074.28/16,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,606.90

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