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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,489.75, 24,644.09 and 12,056.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,489.75, 24,644.09 and 12,056.75 is: 18,018.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,489.75 : 24,644.09 = 12,056.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,489.75/24,644.09 = 12,056.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,489.75x = 24,644.09 × 12,056.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,489.75x = 297,127,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,127,546.67/16,489.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,018.92

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