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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.16, 24,630.84 and 12,736.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.16, 24,630.84 and 12,736.17 is: 19,075.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.16 : 24,630.84 = 12,736.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.16/24,630.84 = 12,736.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.16x = 24,630.84 × 12,736.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.16x = 313,702,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,702,565.48/16,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,075.68

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