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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,632.61, 24,955.77 and 12,212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,632.61, 24,955.77 and 12,212.84 is: 18,324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,632.61 : 24,955.77 = 12,212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,632.61/24,955.77 = 12,212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,632.61x = 24,955.77 × 12,212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,632.61x = 304,780,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,780,878.02/16,632.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.30

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