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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,431.55, 24,588.97 and 12,038.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,431.55, 24,588.97 and 12,038.11 is: 18,014.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,431.55 : 24,588.97 = 12,038.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,431.55/24,588.97 = 12,038.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,431.55x = 24,588.97 × 12,038.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,431.55x = 296,004,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,004,634.08/16,431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.41

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