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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.99, 24,766.66 and 12,623.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.99, 24,766.66 and 12,623.11 is: 18,890.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.99 : 24,766.66 = 12,623.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.99/24,766.66 = 12,623.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.99x = 24,766.66 × 12,623.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.99x = 312,632,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,632,273.51/16,549.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.18

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