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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,472.65, 24,683.09 and 12,733.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,472.65, 24,683.09 and 12,733.59 is: 19,080.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,472.65 : 24,683.09 = 12,733.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,472.65/24,683.09 = 12,733.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,472.65x = 24,683.09 × 12,733.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,472.65x = 314,304,347.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,304,347.99/16,472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,080.38

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