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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.76, 24,861.60 and 12,374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.76, 24,861.60 and 12,374.87 is: 18,531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.76 : 24,861.60 = 12,374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.76/24,861.60 = 12,374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.76x = 24,861.60 × 12,374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.76x = 307,658,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,658,943.68/16,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.71

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