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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.20, 24,588.60 and 12,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.20, 24,588.60 and 12,682.60 is: 19,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.20 : 24,588.60 = 12,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.20/24,588.60 = 12,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.20x = 24,588.60 × 12,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.20x = 311,847,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,847,378.36/16,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,042.72

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