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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.08, 24,565.66 and 12,386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.08, 24,565.66 and 12,386.16 is: 18,562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.08 : 24,565.66 = 12,386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.08/24,565.66 = 12,386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.08x = 24,565.66 × 12,386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.08x = 304,274,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,274,195.27/16,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.27

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