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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,432.55, 24,590.46 and 12,039.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,432.55, 24,590.46 and 12,039.11 is: 18,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,432.55 : 24,590.46 = 12,039.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,432.55/24,590.46 = 12,039.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,432.55x = 24,590.46 × 12,039.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,432.55x = 296,047,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,047,252.89/16,432.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,015.90

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