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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,648.39, 24,972.60 and 12,210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,648.39, 24,972.60 and 12,210.83 is: 18,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,648.39 : 24,972.60 = 12,210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,648.39/24,972.60 = 12,210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,648.39x = 24,972.60 × 12,210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,648.39x = 304,936,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,936,225.27/16,648.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.25

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