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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.77, 24,880.85 and 12,423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.77, 24,880.85 and 12,423.98 is: 18,579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.77 : 24,880.85 = 12,423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.77/24,880.85 = 12,423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.77x = 24,880.85 × 12,423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.77x = 309,119,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,119,299.34/16,637.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,579.37

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