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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.33, 24,862.49 and 12,375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.33, 24,862.49 and 12,375.45 is: 18,532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.33 : 24,862.49 = 12,375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.33/24,862.49 = 12,375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.33x = 24,862.49 × 12,375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.33x = 307,684,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,684,501.87/16,602.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,532.61

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