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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,490.63, 24,645.41 and 12,057.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,490.63, 24,645.41 and 12,057.62 is: 18,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,490.63 : 24,645.41 = 12,057.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,490.63/24,645.41 = 12,057.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,490.63x = 24,645.41 × 12,057.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,490.63x = 297,164,897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,164,897.43/16,490.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.23

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