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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,477.41, 24,690.24 and 12,738.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,477.41, 24,690.24 and 12,738.36 is: 19,087.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,477.41 : 24,690.24 = 12,738.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,477.41/24,690.24 = 12,738.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,477.41x = 24,690.24 × 12,738.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,477.41x = 314,513,165.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,513,165.61/16,477.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,087.54

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