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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.77, 24,883.85 and 12,425.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.77, 24,883.85 and 12,425.98 is: 18,582.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.77 : 24,883.85 = 12,425.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.77/24,883.85 = 12,425.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.77x = 24,883.85 × 12,425.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.77x = 309,206,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,206,222.42/16,639.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,582.36

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