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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.39, 24,807.44 and 12,428.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.39, 24,807.44 and 12,428.67 is: 18,608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.39 : 24,807.44 = 12,428.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.39/24,807.44 = 12,428.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.39x = 24,807.44 × 12,428.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.39x = 308,323,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,323,299.12/16,569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,608.01

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