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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.76, 24,950.19 and 12,483.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.76, 24,950.19 and 12,483.62 is: 18,757.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.76 : 24,950.19 = 12,483.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.76/24,950.19 = 12,483.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.76x = 24,950.19 × 12,483.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.76x = 311,468,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,468,706.51/16,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,757.79

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