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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.01, 24,673.93 and 12,293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.01, 24,673.93 and 12,293.99 is: 18,430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.01 : 24,673.93 = 12,293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.01/24,673.93 = 12,293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.01x = 24,673.93 × 12,293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.01x = 303,340,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,340,863.84/16,459.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.09

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