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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,431.58, 24,624.06 and 12,716.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,431.58, 24,624.06 and 12,716.51 is: 19,056.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,431.58 : 24,624.06 = 12,716.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,431.58/24,624.06 = 12,716.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,431.58x = 24,624.06 × 12,716.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,431.58x = 313,132,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,132,105.23/16,431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,056.73

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