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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,417.95, 24,639.07 and 12,210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,417.95, 24,639.07 and 12,210.81 is: 18,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,417.95 : 24,639.07 = 12,210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,417.95/24,639.07 = 12,210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,417.95x = 24,639.07 × 12,210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,417.95x = 300,863,002.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,863,002.35/16,417.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,325.25

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