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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.71, 24,535.10 and 12,672.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.71, 24,535.10 and 12,672.55 is: 19,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.71 : 24,535.10 = 12,672.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.71/24,535.10 = 12,672.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.71x = 24,535.10 × 12,672.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.71x = 310,922,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,922,343.86/16,346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.48

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