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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.01, 24,682.93 and 12,299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.01, 24,682.93 and 12,299.99 is: 18,439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.01 : 24,682.93 = 12,299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.01/24,682.93 = 12,299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.01x = 24,682.93 × 12,299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.01x = 303,599,638.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,599,638.01/16,465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.09

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