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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,490.75, 24,645.58 and 12,057.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,490.75, 24,645.58 and 12,057.75 is: 18,020.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,490.75 : 24,645.58 = 12,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,490.75/24,645.58 = 12,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,490.75x = 24,645.58 × 12,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,490.75x = 297,170,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,170,242.25/16,490.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.42

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