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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.03, 24,860.55 and 12,374.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.03, 24,860.55 and 12,374.15 is: 18,530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.03 : 24,860.55 = 12,374.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.03/24,860.55 = 12,374.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.03x = 24,860.55 × 12,374.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.03x = 307,628,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,628,132.32/16,601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,530.66

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