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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.07, 24,562.67 and 12,384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.07, 24,562.67 and 12,384.16 is: 18,559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.07 : 24,562.67 = 12,384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.07/24,562.67 = 12,384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.07x = 24,562.67 × 12,384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.07x = 304,188,035.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,188,035.31/16,390.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,559.29

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