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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.70, 24,712.35 and 12,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.70, 24,712.35 and 12,097.30 is: 18,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.70 : 24,712.35 = 12,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.70/24,712.35 = 12,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.70x = 24,712.35 × 12,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.70x = 298,952,711.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,952,711.66/16,503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,114.28

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