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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,409.55, 24,608.25 and 12,906.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,409.55, 24,608.25 and 12,906.38 is: 19,354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,409.55 : 24,608.25 = 12,906.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,409.55/24,608.25 = 12,906.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,409.55x = 24,608.25 × 12,906.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,409.55x = 317,603,302.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,603,302.59/16,409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.78

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