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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.96, 24,505.28 and 12,636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.96, 24,505.28 and 12,636.16 is: 18,926.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.96 : 24,505.28 = 12,636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.96/24,505.28 = 12,636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.96x = 24,505.28 × 12,636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.96x = 309,652,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,652,638.92/16,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,926.31

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