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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.93, 24,886.42 and 12,434.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.93, 24,886.42 and 12,434.11 is: 18,660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.93 : 24,886.42 = 12,434.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.93/24,886.42 = 12,434.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.93x = 24,886.42 × 12,434.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.93x = 309,440,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,440,600.41/16,582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.19

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