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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,432.58, 24,625.56 and 12,717.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,432.58, 24,625.56 and 12,717.51 is: 19,058.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,432.58 : 24,625.56 = 12,717.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,432.58/24,625.56 = 12,717.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,432.58x = 24,625.56 × 12,717.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,432.58x = 313,175,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,175,805.56/16,432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,058.22

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