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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.72, 24,962.46 and 12,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.72, 24,962.46 and 12,262.60 is: 18,402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.72 : 24,962.46 = 12,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.72/24,962.46 = 12,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.72x = 24,962.46 × 12,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.72x = 306,104,662.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,104,662.00/16,633.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.66

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