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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.72, 24,834.30 and 12,378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.72, 24,834.30 and 12,378.28 is: 18,554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.72 : 24,834.30 = 12,378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.72/24,834.30 = 12,378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.72x = 24,834.30 × 12,378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.72x = 307,405,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,405,919.00/16,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.51

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