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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.02, 24,560.13 and 12,010.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.02, 24,560.13 and 12,010.38 is: 17,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.02 : 24,560.13 = 12,010.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.02/24,560.13 = 12,010.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.02x = 24,560.13 × 12,010.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.02x = 294,976,494.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,976,494.15/16,390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.32

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