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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.15, 24,610.64 and 12,907.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.15, 24,610.64 and 12,907.97 is: 19,357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.15 : 24,610.64 = 12,907.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.15/24,610.64 = 12,907.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.15x = 24,610.64 × 12,907.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.15x = 317,673,215.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,673,215.21/16,411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.16

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