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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,472.03, 24,682.14 and 12,732.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,472.03, 24,682.14 and 12,732.95 is: 19,079.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,472.03 : 24,682.14 = 12,732.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,472.03/24,682.14 = 12,732.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,472.03x = 24,682.14 × 12,732.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,472.03x = 314,276,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,276,454.51/16,472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,079.40

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