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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.08, 24,908.10 and 12,683.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.08, 24,908.10 and 12,683.74 is: 18,989.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.08 : 24,908.10 = 12,683.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.08/24,908.10 = 12,683.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.08x = 24,908.10 × 12,683.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.08x = 315,927,864.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,927,864.29/16,637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.38

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