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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.12, 24,664.06 and 12,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.12, 24,664.06 and 12,070.12 is: 18,038.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.12 : 24,664.06 = 12,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.12/24,664.06 = 12,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.12x = 24,664.06 × 12,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.12x = 297,698,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,698,163.89/16,503.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,038.90

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