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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.14, 24,537.95 and 12,611.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.14, 24,537.95 and 12,611.69 is: 18,899.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.14 : 24,537.95 = 12,611.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.14/24,537.95 = 12,611.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.14x = 24,537.95 × 12,611.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.14x = 309,464,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,464,832.89/16,374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.61

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