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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.14, 24,807.06 and 12,428.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.14, 24,807.06 and 12,428.42 is: 18,607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.14 : 24,807.06 = 12,428.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.14/24,807.06 = 12,428.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.14x = 24,807.06 × 12,428.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.14x = 308,312,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,312,436.61/16,569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.64

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